6 Best Kent Taylor Movies

By Vlad Zakh · July 22, 2026

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Kent Taylor brought a smooth, leading-man charm to Hollywood’s pre-Code era, later building a long career as a dependable second lead across decades.

The Scarlet Empress (1934) 01

The Scarlet Empress (1934)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A naive German princess transforms into the ruthless, scheming Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.

Death Takes a Holiday (1934) 02

Death Takes a Holiday (1934)

IMDb ★ 6.3

Death himself takes human form for three days to understand why mortals fear him so much.

The Story of Temple Drake (1933) 03

The Story of Temple Drake (1933)

IMDb ★ 6.5

A reckless Southern belle's night of bad decisions leads her into the clutches of a brutal bootlegger.

I'm No Angel (1933) 04

I'm No Angel (1933)

IMDb ★ 6.3

A sharp-witted carnival performer sets her sights on a wealthy, reluctant bachelor.

Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) 05

Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)

IMDb ★ 6.5

A young bride's marriage to a charming but alcoholic writer tests the limits of her devotion.

Blonde Venus (1932) 06

Blonde Venus (1932)

IMDb ★ 6.8

A struggling mother turns to nightclub singing and a wealthy admirer to support her family.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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