Monthly Archives: January 2018

The Amazing Story of Sean’s Leica M2

“Sean Flynn’s Leica M2, with a Steel Rim Leica 35mm Summilux and a strap that was hand fashioned from a parachute cord and a hand grenade pin.” petapixel.com…… — Tim

Mail Bag! Errol Flynn: It’s in the Bag?

Tis a bit of a puzzle, as always, with dear ol’ Errol! Shari Lee and her husband Rob write to us: Hello, While researching Mr. Flynn I ran across your email address. I’m hoping you can provide some guidance. My husband has what we are sure is a piece of Mr. Flynn’s luggage.  We are trying to find someone who can… (more…)

Taylor vs. Flynn

PULLING NO PUNCHES: All Time Awesome Aussies Extracts from: “DVD REVIEW: ACTOR ROD TAYLOR, FORMER BOXER AND LIFESAVER, PULLS NO PUNCHES” By Simon Caterson January 25, 2018 As an all-purpose Australian leading man of the 1950s through to the ’70s in Hollywood, Rod Taylor was the natural screen successor to Errol Flynn. Flynn has maintained legendary status despite or because… (more…)

Jamaica’s Jolly Boys

Named and Catapulted to Fame by Flynn Sherwood had its Merry Men, Jamaica has its Jolly Boys Jamaica Music Museum pays tribute to the Jolly Boys “The Jolly Boys are a mento group originally from Port Antonio, formed in 1945. First starting as part of a group that played at Errol Flynn’s parties, the band established itself as one of… (more…)

Goodnight Sweet Princess

www.nbcnews.com…… — Tim

Charity-Shop Shopping with Ms. Moss

www.theguardian.com…… “I used to walk around a lot when I was younger, get the tube, and every time I passed a charity shop I’d go in. I can sense if somewhere has a good one. I bought a dress that belonged to Errol Flynn’s wife. It was in Key West and the shop had a picture of her wearing it,… (more…)

“Swashbuckling Splendor”

“THE GREATEST SEA ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME GETS UNDERWAY!” (IN COLORADO) www.eventbrite.com…… “Off the Hook Arts celebrates film and music of the 1930’s and 40’s in their Fourth Annual WinterFest week! We’re featuring two great composers that fled Europe, settled in Hollywood and helped bring film to where it is today through their additions to film scores. Join us for… (more…)

Amazing what you can find these days after so many decades!

— Don Jan

Ann and Errol

THE MERMAID AND MISTER CHRISTIAN A counter-clockwise adaptation of twinarcher’s recent north-of-the-equator post, “Errol and Ann” www.canberratimes.com…… Physicality and courage on screen were two notable attributes of Kellermann that would continue among a number of other Australian actors, including Errol Flynn, whose screen debut in Australia as Fletcher Christian in 1933’s In the Wake of the Bounty soon led to… (more…)

Errol And Ann

He should have done a few more with her. — twinarchers

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