At Various Times, One of Errol’s Colleagues was:
1) An Actor
2) A Writer
3) A Musical Composer
4) A Pioneering Director
5) Said to Be One of the Best Boxers in Hollywood
6) A Sailing Mate of Errol’s
7) A Regular Visitor to Mulholland
Who was This Esteemed Friend of Errol’s?
A World War I Connection to Personal History – Involves Pre-Nazi Germany:
— Tim
Paula
January 22, 2015 at 5:40 pm
I’m gonna totally go out on a limb here and guess Teddy Stauffer? I really just want to thank you all…I’m new to the blog but I so love it and have already learned so much.
Gentleman Tim
January 23, 2015 at 1:49 am
Welcome, Paula! That’s a really great and educated guess. I would never have thought of that. Teddy does indeed fit most of the criteria, but he’s not who I’m referring to.
I can tell you know your stuff, so keep guessing! It’s a bit tricky a question, especially with regard to the boxing part, and the video.
Gentleman Tim
January 23, 2015 at 10:06 am
Originally from Europe and had family members in show business, one ofwhom was well known when Errol was at his peak in Hollywood. Others were famous earlier. Father was a boxer for a while. Trailblazing director.
This has a connection:
London Attacked!: youtu.be/e5eU7VJm9MM…
This too:
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Paula
January 23, 2015 at 8:05 pm
I want to say Orson Welles, but the boxing thing…this is so left field…John Huston?
Gentleman Tim
January 24, 2015 at 10:36 am
Excellent educated guesses, Paula. Though similar in ways otherwise, this person had one VERY notable and immediately noticable physical difference.
Here are some other clues:
1) Co-starred with Errol in a film known for outstanding music and an extremely beautiful female co-star.
2) Noted for Film Noir.
3) Was notable for TV work also, including westerns, suspence, et al.
4) The boxing clue is a Very tricky aspect of this. True, but tricky.
5) Sometimes had a dog on visits at Mulholland and sailing trips with Errol.
6) Used to make Flynn laugh.
7) More than once played a murderer in well regarded films.
8) Uncle started a dance craze.
9) Born in London, during an air raid.
10) Very close to Errol.
Knew and worked with this fellow quite well:
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Paula
January 25, 2015 at 5:18 am
You’re a crafty one and no mistake…it’s Ida Lupino. I had to Google “Lambeth Walk” and of course then I got it. IIRC, the movie referred to in #1 (second set of clues) is ESCAPE ME NEVER. The movie was a flop, but their friendship was a big success. You’ll have to explain the boxing thing though!
Gentleman Tim
January 25, 2015 at 10:20 am
Flynntastic, Paula!! That was a very difficult one indeed!!
Yes, it’s the great Ida Lupino, of the legendary Lupinos from London. Aka “Scout” – distinguished actor, pioneering director & most loyal friend of The Baron, with whom she remains very close.
Oh, yes, and did I mention she (like her father) boxed some, too! – regarded by studio trainers to be “one of the best boxers in Hollywood”!
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Gentleman Tim
January 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Uncle Lupino Lane’s Lambert Walk
[img]Lambeth Walk Me and My Girl 1939: youtu.be/Mc6XUus5IC4%5B/img%5D…
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David DeWitt
January 25, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Well done, Paula! Very cleverly done Gentleman Tim!
Gentleman Tim
January 25, 2015 at 8:04 pm
Thank you, David. Paula is exceptionally good!!
Paula
January 29, 2015 at 9:08 pm
Oh my goodness…thank you. I don’t know if I’d go that far! Though sometimes I can’t remember what I went into the next room to get, my mind does seems to absorb a lot about Mr. Flynn.