Sweet and gorgeous Sherry Jackson is back again, with tales of Errol, almost performing as the young Olivia character in The Snake Pit, crying for Mean Mr. Michael, and being dead on the beach in Hello God!
Welcome back, Sherry!
— Tim
Archive for the ‘Behind the Scenes’ Category
Patrice Interview Video
29
Mar
While looking for info on Flynn and Jamaica I found this video. I wish there was more.
— twinarchers
An Easter (Island) Quiz
27
Mar
How in the world is this scene from Night at the Museum connected to Errol Flynn?
— 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.
— Tim
Errol Flynn visits Olivia de Havilland and Black Kitten while Filming Different Movies
02
Mar
This 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.
— 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.
— Kevin Wedman
What Famous Actress?
18
Feb
What famous actress was reportedly first offered but turned down the role of Libbie Custer?
— 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.
— Kevin Wedman
