Monthly Archives: July 2020

Tony Thomas & “Huckleberry Flynn”

Born July 31, 1927 Tony Thomas – Preeminent Film, Film Music, and Errol Flynn, Historian — Tim

1903 Outpost Drive

The spectacular art deco home of Dolores Del Rio July 29, 1936 By Reine Davies Hollywood Parade Los Angeles Times Dolores Del Rio and Cedric Gibbons, those inveterate Sunday-at-homers, were again delightfully at home last Sunday with a party of intimate friends. Beginning with luncheon served in the attractive poolside pavilion, the afternoon was devoted to tennis and swimming, with… (more…)

Olivia and Errol – “No Trivial Matter”

Saddened by the passing recently of Olivia de Havilland, though thought I’d share an excerpt from her obituary in Variety which reveals the real gravity of her bond with Errol, which was clearly no trivial matter, feelings she no doubt took to her grave … ‘Warners screen-tested her with a promising young actor, Errol Flynn, and co-starred them in the… (more…)

Another passing of note…

“Actor Ian Holm died June 19 at the age of 88, according to a statement from his agent. Holm had a long and varied acting career that saw him cast as a slew of characters, including Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy, Ash in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and athletics coach Sam Mussabini in the 1981 movie… (more…)

A Speedie Recovery

July 27, 1936 Jimmy Starr LA Evening Herald Express Eight years ago when adventuresome Errol Flynn, now Warner’s new film rave, represented the British Government at New Guinea, one of his many odd duties was to act as physician and surgeon. When a native named Joe Speedie appeared at headquarters with a gangrenous toe as a result of having been… (more…)

Sadly, Olivia de Havilland has Passed Aged 104 …

variety.com…… — David DeWitt

Producer? Movie? Role? Actor?

In the mid-1940s, a very famous personality and friend of Errol produced a movie in which he wanted Errol to play a key role. Errol, however, did not appear in the film, thus providing a very big break for the person who did play the role and went on to become a star. Who was the producer? What was the… (more…)

Errol Flynn: I Rock this Hat …

— David DeWitt

Errol in England – July 25, 1933

Errol in England – July 25, 1933 – — Tim

Errol Deposed: Too Few Visits and Too Many Taxes

July 24, 1950 Los Angeles Herald Examiner “Deposition filed by Screen Hero Errol Flynn (second from left) charged today he is permitted to few visits to his son by his ex-wife-actress Lili Damita, and that he is forced to pay ‘taxes on taxes’ on both income and money he gives his wife. He has petitioned for reduction in alimony payments.… (more…)

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