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Thursday, February 2
by
David DeWitt
on Thu 02 Feb 2012 12:19 AM PST
The February edition of The Rock-itt Magazine is now online
Cheers
Pete
Monday, January 30
by
David DeWitt
on Mon 30 Jan 2012 03:08 PM PST
Attached please find the February issue of the Errol Flynn Marina Newsletter, “Docklines”. Dale B. Westin General Manager Errol Flynn Marina Box 188 Ken Wright Drive Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica PLEASE NOTE NEW CELLULAR NUMBER BELOW: Phones: 876- 993-3209; 876-715-6044 Fax: 876-715-6033 SKYPE: Westin8 Cellular: 876-832-4765 www.errolflynnmarina.comSunday, January 29
by
Kathleen
on Sun 29 Jan 2012 09:38 PM PST
I happened upon this site and although there are some inaccuracies there are pictures I had not seen. http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/Errol_Flynn_Statutory_Rape_Trial_1942_Errol_Flynn_Hollywood_Bad_Boy__pdf
Friday, January 27
by
David DeWitt
on Fri 27 Jan 2012 07:20 PM PST
When we move The Errol Flynn Blog to WordPress which will be soon... there are some things to consider, according to Domainmonger Support. Please read this over carefully! There will be some difficulties to overcome and we will overcome them... There is both good news and bad in the support reply I received.
The worst bad news is that it is difficult to move comments over to our new home at WordPress! Since this is an essential part of our blog's lifeblood, we are going to move them, irregardless. Please read through this reply to see what difficulties lay ahead and we will figure out how to overcome them before we put an oar in the water or a unfurl a sail... This is what I received from support: What content can be migrated from Blogware to WordPress? All Articles and posts from your Blogware blog can be migrated to your WordPress blog. Photos in Photo Albums are migrated. Photo Albums become Categories of your WordPress blog . Comments can also be migrated. However, a bug in the Blogware export file causes the author information for a comment to not be retained. So all the comments when imported into WordPress are attributed to “Anonymous”. The problem is with the Blogware export file unfortunately so this issue would happen whether you move your Blogware site to WordPress or any other hosting service. Therefore, you can request, and in fact we suggest, that we do not migrate comments from your Blogware blog to your new WordPress-based blog. URL Redirection – You are currently hosting on your own domain name, so, we will be able to redirect your original Blogware URLs to your new WordPress URLs so not only will all your old links continue to work, but you will main your current Google ranking. All files uploaded to your blog’s File Manager will be migrated. So if you have uploaded images to accompany your blog articles for example, we’ll move those images to your new WordPress account. What will not be migrated? The layout or Color Scheme for your blog will not be preserved. The WordPress Theme format is completely different from the Blogware Color Scheme format, so you will have to choose a new look for your blog. The good news is that in WordPress there are thousands of free themes available at the WordPress Themes Directory, or you can create your own custom theme. Sidebar components are not migrated. If you have created any custom components for your blog sidebar, you would need to recreate them on your new WordPress blog using WordPress’ Widgets feature. Neither custom components nor Favorites components are migrated. Attachments are not migrated unfortunately as they are not exposed by the Blogware migration tools. If you have added attachments to your articles, they will not be migrated to your new account. Trackbacks are not migrated. Blog Settings are not migrated. Since the Blogware system and WordPress system are so different, it is not possible to take any of the settings for your Blogware blog and simply migrate them to your new WordPress blog. Please check out this excellent guide to WordPress Administration Settings for information on configuring the Settings of your new WordPress blog. Web Pages are not migrated. If you have any Web Pages, a special type of post which is not dated, you will need to re-create them using the analogous Pages feature in WordPress. Permissions are not migrated. Category settings and permissions work very differently in WordPress, and we are unable to apply any of the permissions in your Blogware blog to your WordPress-based PressHarbor account. User accounts are not migrated. So if you have users with permissions to your current Blog, those user accounts will not exist on the new WordPress site. You will need to reconfigure your site using the WordPress Roles and Capabilities framework. - Domainmonger Support This means that all current members will have to rejoin The Errol Flynn Blog, once it has been moved. You will be able to find the blog using the same URL as it has now: http://theerrolflynnblog.com when it has been moved and is ready for shipmates, again! At this point, I am as new to all of this as you reading this. I hope there will some expert advice over at WordPress about how to reassign comments to their original owners! And about how to keep our attachments which are so vital to some of our posts! I will be writing to WordPress for some advice regarding all of this! Nothing is happening immediately, but it will happen soon from the sound of things... Saturday, January 21
by
David DeWitt
on Sat 21 Jan 2012 09:06 PM PST
A very rare copy of Errol Flynn's novel "Showdown" exists which was signed by Errol Flynn to his parents in May of 1946. The book was a gift to Marguerite Gauron of Port Antonio, Jamaica, by Flynn's widow, Patrice Wymore and is now about to be sold privately.
My friend writer and editor Dennis Mullen who recently returned from a trip to Jamaica and met both Pat Wymore and Marguerite Gauron while working at the Errol Flynn Marina doing some rebranding and editing work has been given the go ahead to offer this extremely rare autographed book for sale and he expects the book to sell for up to ten thousand dollars... Inquiries may be sent to: InSearchofErrolFlynn@gmail.com I will provide Dennis phone number to anybody who is interested in more details! Email me at: zacapublishing@gmail.com Tuesday, January 17
Sunday, January 15
Saturday, January 14
by
Tina Nyary
on Sat 14 Jan 2012 10:17 AM PST
I found this news and I thought I post it for all to know!
Sean Flynn - CASTS A NEW GENERATION OF Coal Train Productions and Generic Filmgroup announced today that former
Teen Idol SEAN FLYNN, fresh from his long-running role as Chase on
Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101," will be co-starring in his first adult role
in "Return of the Killer Shrews." Flynn's role as Derek will utilize
his comedic skills first honed on the popular Teen TV series and provide added
thrills to his large TV fan base. "Return of the Killer Shrews," set
on a mysterious island in the gulf of Mexico, places Flynn in a modern-day
horror setting, but with a touch of blood-drenched comic mayhem ala "Shawn
of the Dead" and the slightest flavor of retro Tiki exotica ala the great
Drive-in horror flicks of the 1950s and 1960s. And Flynn even gets a chance to
use his considerable charm, like his famous Grandfather, ERROL FLYNN. "Return of the Killer Shrews" goes before the cameras in May, with release scheduled for next year. --- This should be 2012 unless somebody has better information than me? This is the link to the website I found and Sean is speaking in a video contained on this website. Interesting information I thought I share. I wish him all the luck in world to make it big like his grandfather! http://Friday, January 13
by
Elayna
on Fri 13 Jan 2012 06:52 PM PST
Where is everything? I log in and then....nothing...a blank page. This is the only way I can even contact.
Thursday, January 12
Saturday, January 7
Thursday, January 5
by
Tina Nyary
on Thu 05 Jan 2012 09:41 PM PST
I just saw a fabulous one and an
half
hour documentary of Jack
Cardiff as an
introductory of him being
honored as the star
celebrity of the month.
He
also spoke of Errol, but no mentioning
of the ill-fated
movie of
William
Tell. He was the cinematographer
for 'The Master of
Ballantrae
1953' and 'Crossed Swords 1954', it
must have been during
this
time
that
they became friends as
later
Errol chose him to be his
director
for 'William
Tell', with which
Errol would have given
him
his
first
chance
to direct a movie and
with his
most fabulous cinematography
expertise it
would have been a fantastic
movie. Apparently
and as stated in
the documentary Jack
Cardiff
was
very interested to
direct
movies and as it
looks like Errol maybe saw
the talent in
his
capacity and
wanted
for Jack a start
of
a 'dream
come true'. What a great
pity that it
didn't
fly! Jack, although
went
into directing
from 1960 to 1974 and directed
eight
movies and
was
behind
the camera from
1936 to 2000. He speaks of Errol collapsing
on the set
during
the filming
of 'Crossed Swords' at which
time
the doctors told
him
his
liver is
gone and
he is on his
way
out or so to say. Not Errol -
he came back
with a tumbler
full of Vodka in
his
hand.
We all have read that Errol was hospitalized in Naples for that liver problem, but not during what movie, now we know - it was 'Crossed Swords'. Taken from the Jack Cardiff website - Errol resting during 'Crossed Swords' ![]() Jack' s movie credits as a cinematographer are incredible! He worked with Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn, Deborah Kerr, Sophia Loren, Ingrid Bergman, David Niven, Humphrey Bogart, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, James Mason just to name a few and of course with our Errol! Jack Cardiff was quite a man and to be admired for his great contribution to the movie industry (if you are interested read all about him jackcardiff.com and therefore it is not surprising that Hollywood gave him an honorary Oscar for his accomplishments. As we all know they are quite stingy with them. Apparently and please correct me if I am wrong, I am not up to par with Oscars, cinematography is not one of the Oscar awarding category or was not in his time. Whatever the case he received one, although late in his life, for serving the movie industry a lifetime most outstandingly! Errol, would he have lived to see it would have been very pleased about it!
by
David DeWitt
on Thu 05 Jan 2012 05:20 PM PST
Our great friend Karl Holmberg shares his research into Errol Flynn's Lost Radio Recording in the attached Word document! Great work, Karl!
Ahoy David- I
read with keen interest the various exchanges on Flynn radio
appearances at the blog. 2 "lost" related programs came up in your
discussion to which I can highlight with some additional information and
then conclusions (since you never know what is gonna turn up to either further support or refute) of a few years back . I also attach some additional info on the "other losts" if you are so inclined to share them because remember... A whole INTENDED (8-21 programs) series of “THE MODERN ADVENTURES OF CASANOVA” - circa 5/22/52 (based on information contained in a letter, with MGM letterhead, for sale on internet). Only one episode was made or has survived entitled “THE MISSING ARM OF VENUS DE MILO”. Also referred to as “JAMACIA” under University of Memphis radio archives. Flynn apparently headed for Europe sometime after recording of this program in NYC (in addition to 3 Toast of the Town appearances) where Crossed Swords, illness, and William Tell were to ultimately face him. And, given the events of the aforementioned, I do not believe that Flynn had the "inclination" to come back and complete the terms of his Casanova contract (dated 11/15/51) and record any additional programs. “Bill Stern Sports Newsreel” NOTE: Announced for next 4 weeks beginning on 7/02/48, #453, John Garfield subs, then F.Sinatra, W.Powell, and Errol Flynn. (Following
the order- Garfield: 7/2, Sinatra: 7/9, Powell: 7/16, and Errol Flynn:
7/23. BUT- extant recordings say for show # 456, 7/23/48, Jimmy Stewart
subs, and NO OTHER LISTINGS FOR FLYNN- not even as guest. Therefore, Flynn never substituted. Best, Karl Wednesday, January 4
by
Mary Ann Hearn
on Wed 04 Jan 2012 05:24 PM EST
There are some Errol's radio programs that are not listed here that he has done. Errol has done more that ... more » Tuesday, January 3
by
David DeWitt
on Tue 03 Jan 2012 10:48 AM PST
Dale B. Westin General Manager Errol Flynn Marina Box 188 Ken Wright Drive Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica PLEASE NOTE NEW CELLULAR NUMBER BELOW: Phones: 876- 993-3209; 876-715-6044 Fax: 876-715-6033 SKYPE: Westin8 Cellular: 876-832-4765 Monday, January 2
by
David DeWitt
on Mon 02 Jan 2012 11:44 AM PST
LONDON (AP) -- Olympic fencer and movie sword master Bob Anderson appeared in some of film's most famous dueling scenes - though few viewers knew it. Thanks to Bob Peckinpaugh Sunday, January 1
Saturday, December 31
by
Volker
on Sat 31 Dec 2011 10:49 PM PST
HAPPY NEW YEAR
arrived in Tasmania yesterday. This is now obviously the "beyond" part of my postings :) Today Steve ... more »
by
David DeWitt
on Sat 31 Dec 2011 05:43 PM PST
Dear Rock-itt readers:
Our 100th issue of The Rock-itt Magazine is online. Featuring the Art of Robert Florczak! We are very proud of this issue, so please log on to www.therockittmagazine.com.au and enjoy. Happy New Year!
Cheers
Pete![]() Wednesday, December 28
by
Tina Nyary
on Wed 28 Dec 2011 12:49 PM PST
As I am combing my records for the information of the bronze statue on Errol's grave I came across of the full sentence Jack Warner spoke and how right he was!
In the famous words of Jack Warner: Lets remember him for the good years! "When you see a meteor stab the sky, or a bomb explode, or a fire sweep across a dry hillside, the picture is vivid and remains in your mind. So it was with Errol....he was all the heroes in one magnificent, sexy, animal package....he showered an audience with sparks when he laughed, when he fought, or when he loved. I just wish we had someone around today half as good as Flynn."
by
Aresia
on Wed 28 Dec 2011 07:47 AM PST
Someone asked for a photo of Errol and Laurence Olivier some time ago. Here is a copy - with greetings from Mr Fegerl.
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by
Robzak
on Wed 28 Dec 2011 03:35 AM PST
http://www.newzjunky.com/obits/1227flynnobit.htm
Tuesday, December 27
by
Volker
on Tue 27 Dec 2011 10:41 PM PST
Port Stephens is actually not a township, but a large inlet, a bay with several small towns and all in ... more »
by
David DeWitt
on Tue 27 Dec 2011 08:35 PM PST
I was on the IE9 browser in response to Tom McNulty's email that no browser he has tried yet shows him any articles or photos of the EFB - and absently right clicked in the big grey blank space of the article page I was on and noticed I had Bing translator available so for kicks as Errol might say, I clicked on translate this page and damned if it didn't result in that page's articles and photos appearing! English was auto-detected for the page and translated into English, as well... if you view the two pages side by side, the first window shows the blank page until the translator finishes turning it into English, too! What is going on here is so weird... Just sayin'...
by
David DeWitt
on Tue 27 Dec 2011 11:27 AM PST
May-21-2010 06:11 Clearing the Air for Missing Photojournalist Sean Flynn's FamilyTim King Salem-News.comRead this comprehensive Report at SalemNews.com Monday, December 26
Saturday, December 24
by
David DeWitt
on Sat 24 Dec 2011 11:53 PM PST
An email I received today from someone in Los Angeles who I have known with great affection for several years.
Suzy refers to me as Mr. DeWitt despite our years of friendship when she adds my name to photos! She has been a wonderful pen-pal... She writes: We were visiting my parents' graves today. Afterwards we visited Errol Flynn's. His grave looked deserted when I got there, no Christmas wreaths, no poinsettias.
I laid today's newspaper on his grave so you would know the pictures were freshly taken from today
by me. I put 3 tiny cheesy decorations on his grave, that is all I had with me...
![]() Suzy is one of my dearest friends...
by
Volker
on Sat 24 Dec 2011 01:28 AM PST
Thursday, December 22
by
Volker
on Thu 22 Dec 2011 02:10 AM PST
Wednesday, December 21
by
Tina Nyary
on Wed 21 Dec 2011 10:43 AM PST
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a wonderful Hanukkah,
a great Holiday of the Season you celebrate and a happy, healthy New Year! Peace on earth and good will to all! Tina Tuesday, December 20
by
Volker
on Tue 20 Dec 2011 02:39 AM PST
by
Volker
on Tue 20 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST
A long and monotonous drive from the Whitsundays to Rockhampton. The only thrill is whether you run out of gas or not. But eventually Rockhampton was a highlight. Remember EF mention the “Gresham Hotel”as one of the many places his “journalist friends” abode? Well, it’s still there. Today it’s an Irish Pub. They still operate a B&B on first floor. Strangely exciting to go in there and walk up the stairway knowing, that EF has done the same. It was like a time travel. Wish I have had more time to stay a night. But it was cool!
Next “port of call” Gladstone & Bundaberg p.s.: Hi David, something wrong with the excerpt function?
by
Volker
on Tue 20 Dec 2011 01:44 AM PST
Monday, December 19
by
David DeWitt
on Mon 19 Dec 2011 02:43 PM PST
Sunday, December 18
by
Kathleen
on Sun 18 Dec 2011 07:00 PM PST
Did you read the autopsy report? If you read it then is that any different than viewing a morgue photo? I felt very sorry for Patrice and EF to have his very personal health findings detailed and even published in a book. I am curious about the photo but not desperately searching the web for it. If it were here I would view it. I personally will always remember him as he looked in Captain Blood, Sea Hawk, Robin Hood and up until his early 40's. Could the morgue photo be any worse than the airport photo? I can only momentarily look at that one!
by
Volker
on Sun 18 Dec 2011 02:55 AM PST
Halfway between Cairns and Townsville there is Hichinbrook Island. There is a narrow passage between the Island and mainland. EF describes “steep green hills on both sides”. Well, I’d say steep hills are only at the Hichinbrook side. Anyway, looking across to the island from the little town of Cardwell on the landside, I dare to say…nothing has changed on the island’s side since the last 80 years. It almost felt like anytime the Sirocco might appear out of the blue.
On to Townsville with Magnetic Island. A lot of the old buildings are still there on Flinders St. Conditions vary. “The great shaggy bluff”, which “rises like a fortress sheer into the sky” of course is Castle Hill. Still very impressive to behold, although since EF’s time some ugly highrises block a even better view from the old CBD. However, Castle Hill still gives excellent views on Magnetic Island where EF & his mates tried to make some dollars transporting passengers to the island.
Next stop Bowen. Not much to say. A boring little town. The old jetty is still there. The Sirocco lay at the jetty for not even 2 hours due to “doctor absent” (EF lay down with a bout of Malaria)
My next stop at Airlie Beach /Shute Harbour as the “gateway” to the Whitsunday Islands is not so much inspired by EF, but by my own interest to see the beautiful islands. However, EF and the Sirocco sailed through the Whitsundays and to me it seem this was the part of the journey EF liked most. At least I think so from the “enthusiastic” way EF described the passage and the nature experience. Therefore I have attached a photo from Whitehaven Beach at Whitsunday Island to give you an impression of what the area looks like (then and still today).
Next stop Rockhampton Saturday, December 17
by
David DeWitt
on Sat 17 Dec 2011 11:33 PM PST
There is a new widget available for your webpages called The Errol Flynn Blog Widget from Widgetbox... you can copy this widget to your blog or webpage and enjoy instant access to all of our content!
Get a look at it: The Errol Flynn Widget! Friday, December 16
by
David DeWitt
on Fri 16 Dec 2011 11:09 AM PST
Sent to me by Dennis Mullen who is in Jamaica this week - In Jamaica, A Mento Music Revival and The Jolly Boys...
Thursday, December 15
by
Volker
on Thu 15 Dec 2011 12:50 AM PST
Monday, December 12
by
Mary Ann Hearn
on Mon 12 Dec 2011 07:28 AM EST
The book, " The Young Errol: Flynn Before Hollywood" has been re-published last month (11/2/2011) so there are more copies ... more »
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Lets remember him for the good years! 
