The newest issue of The Rock-itt Magazine with its Flynn serial and Robert Florczak’s column is now online!
— David DeWitt
The Adventures of Robin’s Hood
27
Nov
A look at artist renderings of Robin Hood’s hat through the years. 
— zacal
From the Errol Flynn Mailbag!
27
Nov
Our Author Jan Vandervliet passes on to us a mailbag item:
Errol Flynn Memorabilia?
This is the story that was told to me by an old friend of mine Bill Johnston now deceased.
I was given this Bronze deck capstan winch drum by Bill Johnston back in about 1972 he served in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and his position of rank was chief engineer, he told me while he was in the Navy his ship attended a sinking yacht which ran aground off the coast of Tasmania, he was allowed to go onto the vessel and retrieve anything he would like, so he was able to salvage this capstan winch drum.
As in the pic’s ….Casting marks AEFA90 …….. 9 ¾” dia at the base 6 ½” high top rim 7”
Bill told me the name of the Yacht was ”Norab” (Baron spelt backwards) He also told me this yacht was once owned by Errol Flynn, at the time I just took his word for it, but after doing some research on Google on the name “Norab” I find the vessel was built by Campbell Industries, San Diego CA in 1928, also I find it was also owned by the Millionaire “Baron Long” President of the Agua Caliente in Tijuana and lesser gambling establishments along the California-Mexico border in the 1920’s-30’s, sounds like a place Errol would visit!, also the Baron would entertain many Movie Stars from that era on this Yacht, and
During World War II, he leased the yacht to the Army for $1.00, and General Douglas MacArthur used it as a floating headquarters.
Other info……. Norab. Motor vessel, 187/65 tons. # 196406. Built San Diego, USA, 1928; reg. Sydney 20/1954. Lbd 103.6 x 22.3 x 10.2ft. Originally a motor yacht served in New Guinea waters during the Second World War as a hospital ship, then a privately owned fisheries research vessel when lost. Captain Thomas Warren. Caught in the strong tidal current and hit rocks when entering Macquarie Harbour to shelter, 3 December 1954. The master was forced to beach the vessel on a sand-bank inside the Heads behind Entrance Island. Salvage preparations were made however on 6 December she rolled onto her side; abandoned as a total wreck. So the yacht itself had a chequered career and no doubt this piece would have some historical significance.
I would be interested to hear any comments or any facts to disprove its authenticity, and as I see if the jury is still out as to how many yachts Errol owned?.
Cheers….Roy
Thanks, Jan!
— David DeWitt
We Welcome Author Richard Schulz to The Errol Flynn Blog!
25
Nov
I am pleased to welcome Author Richard Schulz to The Errol Flynn Blog. We look forward to your posts and comments, Rick!
— David DeWitt
Who and When Did Errol Kiss Most?
25
Nov
1) Which of His Co-stars Did Errol Kiss the Most? (on-screen, of course, as this is a family-friendly site!)
2) In What Films Did Errol Kiss the Most??
3) ” ” ” ~ ” ” ” the Least??
— Tim
Fantasy Flynn Films
23
Nov
At a banquet following the premiere of “The Drum”,(starring Sabu) producer Alexander Korda sat across from Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. and realized his next film would be a remake of “The Thief of Bagdad”. In this new tale, Sabu would play the Thief but not the love interest. Korda wanted a proven leading man and so devised a new role, that of a Prince who forges a friendship with the young Thief. But who to play the dashing role? Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. seemed obvious but turned it down, not wanting to “ape” his father. Korda soon set his eye on Fairbanks’ heir apparent, Errol Flynn. But would Jack Warner agree to loan him out? The answer, of course, was “yes”… for a price of two-hundred thousand dollars and the rights to distribute the film in the U.S. For his part, Flynn was thrilled to return to England to shoot, though he resented only receiving his normal paycheck when it was his name that Korda was paying for. The resulting film was an instant classic and became the first fantasy film (and first to star Flynn) to win the Best Picture Oscar.
— zacal
The Missing Swashbucklers
21
Nov
From 1940’s “The Sea Hawk” until 1949’s “Adventures of Don Juan”, Errol Flynn did not make a swashbuckler. That’s like saying John Wayne did not make a western for 9 years. Or Laurel & Hardy did not make a comedy. The possibilities for Flynn swashbucklers during those years are endless. So here’s my first imaginary Flynn swashbuckler; “The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake” which, in a better world, might have debuted at Christmas of 1943. 
— zacal
The Zaca in Germany!
19
Nov
I don’t know if you knew it… but the Zaca has come to Germany. Some time ago, I found a guest book entry on my German website. It claimed that the original parlour of the Zaca is used as interior decoration in a restaurant in Bremerhaven, Germany. My friend Dennis went there a few days ago and wrote a report about it (in German, you can read it entirely here and see more pictures.
In short and in English, some years ago the owner of the restaurant had heard of the Zaca being overhauled in Villefranche, so he went there and managed to get the original interior of the parlour. Inlcuding, as you can see on my website, Errol’s binoculars. It is being indicated to guests that this is the Zaca’s parlour and people are being informed about Errol. The owner himself was not there that day, but Dennis talked to a staff member who told him as much as he knew.
So if ever you get to Bremerhaven, don’t miss this opportunity. As Dennis said: this was the closest he could (maybe ever) get to Errol Flynn!
— Inga
Dear Santa,
19
Nov
I know I’m starting early this year, Santa.(It’s not even Thanksgiving yet!) But I’ve been asking for this toy for a loooooong time. As you know, Errol Flynn is the greatest action hero of all time. So why haven’t you made him into an ACTION FIGURE?!?(You made George Lazenby into an action figure before Errol Flynn?!?) I ask you every year and every year you ignore me!!! Don’t listen to my mother, I promise I’ve been good!!! I’m waiting. We’re ALL waiting…patiently. – Errol’s Greatest Fans
p.s. If your elves are too busy, then please ask Sideshow Toys to make the figure. Their celebrity likenesses are awesome!!!
— zacal
Errol’s “cameo” appearance in “Peeks at Hollywood”
16
Nov
Hey, look what I found on YouTube!
This WB short film is from the 1940s, and Errol appears at about the 7:05 mark. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it, so apologies if this has already been posted on the blog by someone else. :-)
— Rachel
