Monthly Archives: November 2020

Who?

In late November 1934 a leading Hollywood writer reported that the new Irish actor, Errol Flynn, somewhat resembled another Hollywood actor, only younger. Who was the actor they referred to? — Tim

U.S.S. Sirocco?

November 28, 1940 Jimmy Starr Errol Flynn has offered his boat, the Sirocco, to the United States Navy and promises to maintain the running expenses (about $50 per day.) A nice gesture which Uncle Sam probably will accept. — Tim

Happy Tanksgiveen Fleen!

Thanksgiving, 1938 Errol Flynn’s Thanksgiving present from Lili Damita was a long distance call from Paris. It was collect and cost him $73.* Here’s Lili hosting a cocktail party at the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris, November 1938. Her guests include Ann Warner, Marlene Dietrich, Anderson Lawler, and Vera Matzouki. * $73 in 1938 = $1348.11 in 2020 — Tim

Errol Flynn and Gia Scala

I have just read the outstanding biography “Gia Scala: The First Gia”, as told by her younger sister Tina Scala to author Sterling Saint James. This is a compelling, haunting, page-turning book with many shocking revelations of behind-the-scenes Hollywood, which was already in decadent decline. Gia Scala quickly became a top film star and co-starred in major studio productions opposite… (more…)

Bravo, Errol and Raoul!!!! — A Knockout

November 26, 1942 New York Times … The robust glamour of the early days of prize-fighting, when the burly, muscle-bound practitioners of bareknuckle mayhem slugged, kicked, bit and clawed one another into submission under the guise of sport, has been recreated in most of its gory glory in “Gentleman Jim,” which opened last evening at the Strand. Though it is… (more…)

Have an Errol Flynn Thanksgiving 2020 ….

Thanks, Karl Holmberg … — David DeWitt

Did They French Kiss Seventy Years Ago?

Oui Oui? Ou Non Non? November 25, 1950 The Mail – Adelaide, South Australia … November 14, 1950 The Argus – Melbourne, Victoria * Danielle Dervin may not have been her true name. Her true name may have been Danielle Duvivier. — Tim

A New Type of Hollywood Hero … Errol Flynn!

This is from the Dayton Daily News, Nov. 24, 1935. The first pic is an overall of the entire page, but unfortunately is not legible due to the limited size of the copy here, as well as the quality of the paper. But added is the blow-up of Flynn. Those who have access to newspapers.com……, or a similar site, can… (more…)

Allergic to Ladies ——— Danny Clarke Acquitted!

November 24, 1942 The Screen Theater Guild Errol Flynn – Nan Grey – Alan Hale – Jane Wyman … … … — Tim

Just the Facts

November 20, 1942 Minneapolis Star Journal FBI Jails Boy in Extortion 13-Year-Old Asked $10,000 of Flynn LOS ANGELES UPI A $10,000 extortion plot against actor Errol Flynn was attributed to a 13-year-old San Bernardino schoolboy last night by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI said young Billy Seamster had sent a note to the actor, now awaiting trial on… (more…)

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