Read, see, and listen to the history and fate of Baldwin Lake, where much of Objective, Burma! was filmed:
In his day, as Errol put it in the trailer below, it was “Up the Burmese Creek without a paddle.” Today, no paddle is necessary.
— Tim
Archive for the ‘Flynn-related’ Category
The Evolution of Don Juan
12
Aug
Spanish Monk to Mozart, Mozart to Lord Byron, then on to Hollywood – Barrymore to Fairbanks to Flynn & Beyond:
For French-speaking Fans of Flynn:
next.liberation.fr/vous/2016/07/21/don-juan-lover-has-been_1467695…
Here, as the trailer accurately attests, is “The Man Who Will Forever Be the King of Adventurers”
Sweet Talking Flynn
Swashbuckling Flynn
— 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
Happy 100th Birthday, Olivia deHavilland!
01
Jul
Born on this day, July 1, 1916!
We wish you the most wonderful 100th Birthday!
www.oliviadehavillandonline.com…
— David DeWitt
Mail Bag! Zaca Models and a bit of History
14
Jun
Robert de Cantelar writes to us:
To whom it may concern…..
The first time I saw her was during summer 1964, in Villefranche, so alone…..already careless !
I’m and I was the first expert and master who has studied and carry out the file for the first restoration of ZACA for a well known French financier, aborted the day of signing the final contract because of an indiscretion of Camper & Nicholson in Cannes.
It was in 1988.
The manager of Villefranche Shipyard was Mr. Lagarrigue and we had a great team together, in vain ….
Part of the funding for the study was provided by a series of 92 half-hull of ZACA carved in the wood of the main boom of the boat we had cut up in the presence of a bailiff.
I carved them. The Nr 0 is home. (Pict)
I also made a model, flush deck, complete with masts to show to our customers the beauty of the restored boat lines. (Some pict)
Masts, booms, pole are made with original ZACA main boom wood, the stand too. Oregon pine.
I still have some plank of this wood that I use with the respect due to a relic ….
I carved too, a half-hull 103 Cm long in Teak, Azobe, Wengé, Bronze and Cuba Mahogany. (Pict)
Because of lack of space I sell my two collections of models and half-hull, so, it is normal that I propose to you in priority those of ZACA.
All these pieces have a story linked to this exceptional boat, even their material, many pictures as she was when near to sink, almost abandoned.
Some more things at home.
Are following some pictures and my address.
Best regards,
R de Cantelar.
Capitaine Marine Marchande.
Ingénieur mécanicien MTU – MAN – Cat.
Expert en moteurs Diesel marins – Survey.
Agent exclusif “Rémora 2000” COMEX
1003 Rte de St Jacques – 06810
Auribeau sur Siagne.
+33 (0)4 93 609 189 et +33 (0)6 03 783 713
— David DeWitt
