— Tim
Archive for the ‘Flynn and…’ Category
Move Over Mussolini
24
Sep
Mail Bag! Lili Damita & Friend!
19
Sep
Our esteemed friend and Flynnophile Karl Holmberg sends us this from t the wilds of the Internet:
Polly want a … Parrot?
From the Samuel Goldwyn production “The Rescue” … 1929, directed by Herbert Brenon. Stars Ronald Coleman and Lily Damita in her first American film. Santa Cruz Island.
Special Thanks, Karl!
— David DeWitt
An Eighty Years Ago Quiz
18
Sep
In September of 1936. it was reported that, during his days in New Guinea, Errol had hunted and sold snakes for a widely-heralded herpetologist.
Who was this famous man?
Clues:
1) He was a preeminent pioneer in his field.
2) He was also a celebrated author and public speaker.
3) He had a very close association with The Bronx Zoo.
4) Here are two photos of him, one in his early expedition era, the second taken approximately at the time Errol was reportedly capturing snakes for him:
— Tim
Indian Fibber?
12
Sep
Bald (Eagle) Lies?
Back in July I read several fascinating articles/obituaries including references to professed associations of a prominent recently-deceased Native American to Errol. I was tempted to the post the articles but could not verify the “stunt double” claim. Additionally, there was an obviously erroneous claim that this “Lakota chief” appeared with Errol in the movie “Flaming Arrow”.
As it turns out, per the last link below, someone was apparently speaking with forked tongue!
marycumminsrealestatemarycummins.blogspot.com…
— Tim
When and In What?
06
Sep
When and in what did Errol appear with both a White Hunter and a Black Entertainer?
Clues:
1) One was male, one was female.
2) The black entertainer could act, sing and dance.
3) Blindfolds were involved in one part of Errol’s appearance, handcuffs in another.
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— Tim
Errol’s Girl in Cats Spat
02
Aug
Hamilton Hip Hopper vs. Mistress Marianne:
The Lynne Flynn Fling:
www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/470862/Dame-Gillian-Lynne-Nights-with-Errol-Flynn-dancing-for-the-Queen-and-keeping-fit-at-88…
— Tim
