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Archive for the ‘Behind the Scenes’ Category

Actin’ Like Flynn >>> From Errol to Eternity >>> >>> Virtual Errol/Digital Flynn

06 Mar

Is this the Future of Flynn? Syn-Flynn?

Rotoscoping, Computer Cloning, Silicentric Vactoring, Synthespianism, Schwartzneggerism, Avataring?

It’s on its way. And what about DNA recreation?

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Here’s a notable early prototype, one of The Baron’s Bundy Drive Buddies. Other A-Listers in the Flynn Crowd, including Dietrich and Bogie have been done, too.

And Marilyn, but “not yet ready for her close up”.

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More on related history and technology, featuring Tom Cruz, Brad Pitt, Oliver Reed, Paul Walker, et al:

— Tim

 

Actin’ Like Flynn – Part 16 – A Near Future Flynn from the Distant Past?

02 Mar

Michael Fassbender in the major 2016 science-fiction, game-world epic “Assassin’s Creed”?

A Future/Futuristic Flynn from the Days of Knights Templar?

With highly-regarded Aussie director Justin Kurzel at the helm.

“Errol Flynn in a world of digital avatars.”

Looks promising. We shall see.

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— Tim

 

Errol Flynn visits Olivia de Havilland and Black Kitten while Filming Different Movies

02 Mar

strawberryblonde_optThis is an interesting and touching photo that shows Olivia and Errol’s friendship was strong beyond working on the same films. Here Olivia is filming ”THE STRAWBERRY BLONDE”, while Errol visits her from his filming ”FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK.” (1941).

— Kevin Wedman

 

Tribute to Robin and Ralph

25 Feb

A Superb Tribute to The Adventures of Robin Hood: Featuring Errol Flynn and Ralph Dawson.

Was Ralph Dawson the greatest film editor of the 1930s? — Three academy awards in less than four years – Midsummer’s Night Dream, Anthony Adverse & The Adventures of Robin Hood. Mighty impressive.

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Ralph Dawson

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— Tim

 

”THE SEA HAWK” (1940) ”The Albatross” At Warner Bros.

23 Feb

Due to the lack of a sound stage large enough to accommodate the full scale ships used in the production, the studio built a new sound stage that covered a specially constructed artificial lake-water tank. The ships were 165′ and 135′ and surrounded by water twelve-feet deep. This photo was taken at Warner Bros Studios sound stage in 1943 while filming ”This is the Army’, one can clearly see the set of the military chorus singing.  Now,  If you to the right side of the photo, you will see the the stern of the Albatross  in skeletal form. This photo give you an idea on how large these sound stages are.  A terrific behind the scenes photo.

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— Kevin Wedman

 

What Famous Actress?

18 Feb

What famous actress was reportedly first offered but turned down the role of Libbie Custer?

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— Tim

 

”THE ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN” (1948)

14 Feb

Awarded Oscar for Best Costume Design, Color to Leah Rhodes, Travilla, and Marjorie Best. The costumes are especially beautiful in Technicolor. – Celebrating the Academy Awards. This film was made due to the popularity of Flynn’s recent reissues of ”CAPTAIN BLOOD” (1935) ”THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD” (1938) and ”THE SEA HAWK” (1940) in 1947.

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— Kevin Wedman

 

Deirdre in “Hail Hero!”

04 Feb

Great article and photos of Deirdre, stand-in for Michael Douglas, in his first starring role,
“Hail Hero!”, published on one of the most significant days in the history of mankind.

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Deirdre and Michael

— Tim

 

Marilyn Monroe Music Videos

16 Jan

This being the inaugural weekend of the Coronado Island Film Festival, here a couple of timely music video tributes to Errol’s friend, Marilyn:

Now and Then from the Hotel Del Coronado, Errol’s old stomping grounds:

Marilyn!

— Tim

 

A Timely Quiz from 1938

11 Jan
    Who is visiting Nottingham?

    America's Cup

    — Tim