Monthly Archives: November 2022

The Old Sport and the Sea

Dear Flynnstones, the A-list of anglers anchored at the Cabo Blanco Fishing Club situated at the Peruvian Pacific Coast more than 1000 miles north of its capital Lima. Amongst them were the prime actors of their time, the likes of Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Gregory Peck and Errol Flynn. Membership fees of 10.000$ a year kept the club,… (more…)

Bucket List

♦ Dear Flynnstones, according to the annals of Schlosshotel Gerhus, a luxurious residence shaped after an Italian Renaissance Palais and situated in Grunewald, it was the site of an In(famous) like Flynn night. While Errol stayed in Berlin for the Biennale of 1957, he took part in a fine wine degustation there. Unaccustomed to merely sipping and tasting different wine… (more…)

Tap Fence

Dear Flynnstones, even while crossing swords the tandem of Errolivia was a congenial duo. Much like Ginger and Fred the ballet of Blood looks beautiful. Enjoy,     — shangheinz

Errol Flynn as John Barrymore Candid!

— David DeWitt

Evviva La Diva

                  Dear Flynnstones, Tiger Lil started her way to film world and Flynn fame via Vienna: www.theerrolflynnblog.com…… The historic photographic studio MENASSE helped pave this catwalk (www.theerrolflynnblog.com……) to Hollywood with a series of collector postcards. The motives varied from Orientalistic ornament to Ingénue Deluxe                … (more…)

Sea Slugger

Dear Flynnstones, this poster’s title works as an insult as well as a compliment. Just add: “You auld…“ Enjoy, — shangheinz

Strange Story!

Obituary for actress Jennifer Hartig By Baylis Greene November 10, 2022 Jennifer Hartig arrived on these shores from her native England to act, having landed a role in a Broadway production of “Jane Eyre.” Going by the stage name Jan Brooks, she found herself opposite none other than Errol Flynn. That was 1958, and the title of Flynn’s autobiography the… (more…)

In a Sherwood State of Mind

Dear Flynnstones, rinse and shine. Here you see an early bird Errol having his Robin Hood make up applied. Maid Marian in mind and awaiting another arrow splitting, dear Baz purring and Curtiz cursing forestal day in office. Enjoy, — shangheinz

In the Trenches

Dear Flynnstones, this blogbook entry comes in reference to both the Columbo and the travel kit post from not long ago. Travelin’ like Flynn saw our Hollywood hero mostly dressed in a trenchcoat wearing a hat at a rakish angle. Errol practically went from cloak and dagger to coat and swagger. Enjoy, — shangheinz

Errol Flynn & Ida Lupino in Escape Me Never!

— David DeWitt

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