February 27, 1939 Louella O. Parsons Los Angeles Examiner How would you like to see the dashing Errol Flynn as the equally dashing Don Juan? Academy award winning producer Hal Wallis is plotting such a story as a follow-up to Robin Hood. … Nearly a decade later… — Tim
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Cameraman & Referee: Best Assignment He Ever Had
On February 26, 2006, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Richard Kline. a prestigious honor presented annually to an individual who has made exceptional and enduring contributions to the art of filmmaking. Richard Kline was born on Nov. 15, 1926, into a Los Angeles family that included three prominent ASC cinematographers: his father, Benjamin… (more…)
Happy Birthday to Nora!
Errol’s beautiful wife, Nora, was born as Lenora Verna Eddington on February 25, 1924, in Chicago, at 3:45 pm. Happy Birthday, Nora! — Tim
Errol’s Casablanca?
Background to ‘Background to Danger” This film was conceived by Warner Brothers to capitalize on the colossal success of Casablanca. The story was reported contemporaneously to have been purchased from highly-regarded author Eric Ambler as “a vehicle for Errol Flynn.” Ultimately it starred George Raft in the role originally intended for Errol. Raft himself was originally considered for Bogie’s role… (more…)
Mardi Gras 1939
February 22, 1939 Hollywood Citizen News ERROL FLYNN RETURNS FILM SNATCHED AT MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL New Orleans – Errol Flynn, the film actor, gave an interview here today — and gave back the film pack he snatched from a photographer last night when the cameraman snapped a picture with a local girl at a Mardi Gras parade. Flynn was watching… (more…)
“Hollywood, California. Monday, February 22” (1937)
Evening Herald Express Radio by Gene Inge Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland in Captain Blood on KNX Radio Theater at 6 p.m. … youtu.be/aTqiGCRJDb8… — Tim
On to the Empty Horses
February 19. 1936 Elizabeth Yeaman Hollywood Citizen News The directorial stock of Michael Curtiz has soared many points once the release of Captain Blood, which he directed with the previously unknown star, Errol Flynn. Curtiz was so successful in making Flynn a star that Warners now have assigned him again in The Charge of the Light Brigade. … — Tim
It’s Fun Being Broke
Friday, February 19, 1937 National Syndication Errol Flynn and Anita Louise, stars of the Cosmopolitan production “Green Light” which is now playing at the State Theatre as a First National release, have found in the film based on Lloyd C. Douglas’ famous novel roles that give them the most dramatic opportunities of their careers. … “It’s Fun Being Broke” says… (more…)
Burning Daylight
1st edition (Macmillan 1910 – US) … February 18, 1939 New York Times Headline SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD; Errol Flynn Chosen for Lead in ‘Burning Daylight’ … Burning Daylight by Jack London, one of Errol’s favorite authors. Published in 1910, it was London’s best-selling book in his lifetime. The novel takes place in the Yukon Territory in 1893.… (more…)
Louis Kraft And Sand Creek and the Tragic End of a Lifeway win Award!
As we sometimes do, when one our own here on the blog does something worth promoting we happily do it! And this time, Louis Kraft, writer and historian has penned a wonderful book called SAND CREEEK AND THE TRAGIC END OF A LIFEWAY and his book has just won the prestigious Wrangler Award for best book of 2020 from the… (more…)
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