Errol Flynn, in a busy March 1956, will appear in two courts on the same day. In addition, on February 20th, filming begins on Errol’s picture Istanbul at Universal International Studios in Universal City, Cal.
— Topper
Archive for the ‘Flynn and…’ Category
Busy Year for Errol Flynn! 1944
07
Aug
Here is a little excerpt from mid-March,1944 to mid-May. Lots of stuff going on in his life, as usual, with movies, parties, incidents, etc.
Enjoy
— Topper
Errol Flynn vs Fidler Fracas and the Follow-Up! 1941
25
Jul
On September 20th, 1941, Errol Flynn and columnist Jimmie Fidler got into a scuffle at the Mocambo night spot. The incident made some small headlines the next day along with a lot of gossip and speculation. Perhaps one of the best coverages of the story appeared on this page of the Movie-Radio Guide of the 27th.
There were more events following the dustup.
Enjoy!
— Topper
Mail Bag! Rare Peggy Satterlee Photo!
13
Jul
The Mail Bag brings a rare photo of Peggy Satterlee from Debby Phielix …
Thanks, Debby!
— David DeWitt
Mail Bagg! Sean Flynn (Rio) Appears in New Promo for “Zoey 102” in New York!
06
Jul
As many know Rory Flynn’s son Sean Flynn (Rio) starred as a teen in the hit show ZOEY 101 with an ensemble cast. Now he an adult and stars in the new update version of the show with the original cast that will begin streaming July 27. Here is a promo that appeared against the side of a building in NYC sent to us by Rory Flynn.
Thanks, Rory!
— David DeWitt
From Benny not a Penny
12
Jun
Dear Flynnstones,
look what I refound amongst the material I have gathered over the years on Errol‘s half finished William Tell film- an appearance on the BBC Show “In Town tonight“ from November 1953.
I remember a conversation with this blog‘s own Inga, when she posted a list of all Flynn radio outings. I said I thought that it was a TV show, because I had seen a clip from it. Matter of factly it may have been both. Despite being broadcast only into the ether, Robin Hood hawking for £ 50.000 in order to become Will Tell was too interesting to not put on camera also.
By the end of the year, he would have the money (not from United Artists boss Arthur B. Krim, not from Brother Warner), spend it elsewhere and move to England to do three movies there.
Instead resuming Tell with a different script & director two years later, it became apparent that the scenes already in the cans would stick out like an arrow from a head. Reshooting was not an option. The apple shot had been missed.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
Death of a Cameraman
27
May
Dear Flynnstones,
amongst the myriad of myths surrounding the sinister shooting of “The Lady from Shanghai“, one also concerns our Errol.
No, not the one about his clandestine cameo. I think we settled the score once and for all here:
It is about Flynn turning Wolf Larsen and wanting to give a young dead cameraman a sea burial.
Read all about it: www.aenigma-images.com…
Despite the heat, coolness prevailed.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
Into Dodge
18
May
Dear Flynnstones,
above you see Errol and his buddy Air Bud Ernst leaving for the grand premiere of Dodge City.
The line up of this star studded extravaganza was impressive.
It even featured a special event what looks like a (shotgun?) wedding.
A pierced penny for who can spot the Duke in this picture.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
Meeting the Prez
17
May
Dear Flynnstones,
this rare pic shows Errol meeting Ronald Reagan, who before becoming a B-movie star, started out as a radio commentator. We all know where he ended up.
Both look like at a casting for “Casablanca“. Neither got the part, and so didn’t Hedy Lamarr. What a classic that could have been.
They probably are promoting one of their movies. RR was reminiscing quite often about the good times they had together on the Warner Bros lot. He proudly pointed out towards another Flynnmate, Paul McWilliams (from Objective Burma), that he was not in one, but in two movies with Errol. Paul and the Prez shared the same birthday and his gift card had contained a photo of their respective co-star.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
His Name iz Curtiz. Michael Curtiz.
16
May
Dear Flynnstones,
the Filmarchiv Austria is showing a retrospective of director Michael Curtiz, née Kertesz, during the months of May and June.
Very appropriately it takes place in one of the oldest and most beautiful venues of movie theatres in Vienna- the METRO KINO.
What makes this event so special for every Flynnophile is, not only will the obvious choices of his best works like “The Adventures of Robin Hood“, “Dodge City“ and “Captain Blood“ be presented, but also the early silent flicks starring Lili Damita are shown on the big screen.
It will be my privilege to lip read to you impressions of little Tiger Lil’ in movies like “Fiaker No. 13“ (Horse Carriage No. 13) and “Das Spielzeug von Paris“ (The Toy of Paris). I expect them to fully convey the divaesque quality, which made Errol think: “That is the star I am going to marry..“
Also in program are “Sodom und Gomorrah“, the monumental movie that got Curt to Hollywood, “The Sea Wolf“, a film tailor made for Flynn, but realized with Edward G. Robinson instead and the inevitable classic “Casablanca“ with local boy Paul Henreid second to the right.
“Mildred Pierce“ (Joan Crawford), “King Creole“ (Elvis Presley), “Yankee Doodle Dandy“ (James Cagney), “Young Man with a Horn“ (Kirk Douglas) and “Angles with Dirty Faces“ (Humphrey Bogart) amongst others round up an intriguing selection of an outstanding oeuvre.
One could say, the Hungarian Hun has come home.
Welcome to Viennawood, my laddies,
— shangheinz
