Dear fellow Flynn fans,
Errol`s inventor- mentor and first director Charles Chauvel launched an all out attack on Tinseltown three years after “Charge” and two before “You must remember this”.
He came up with a very watchable and highly respectable film. See for yourself, it may be deja vue all over again.
One can easily picture Errol in there, leading the Aussie avalanche, if he hadn`t made the big leagues by then.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
“WHEN A WILD NIGHT ON THE TOWN MEANT CHINATOWN”
Watching The Lady from Shanghai a couple of days back on TCM, I was intrigued by the scene where Rita Hayworth stops below a marquis-like sign saying Shanghai Low. It was clear that Welles was framing his shots to feature that sign and name. … As chance would have it, a story about Charlie Low linked below was published online the very next day or so. Charlie Low was a pivotal figure in the history of San Francisco, a Chinese American who transformed America’s oldest “Chinatown” into a tourist mecca in the days of Flynn. Perhaps this sign was for one of Charlie Low’s properties, I thought.
As recorded in this article, Errol, along with Orson & Rita, and many other Hollywood Stars, were renowned guests at Charlie Low’s world famous nightclub/cabaret, Forbidden City USA, which set off a hugely popular array of similar entertainment venues for Occidental tourists, including, perhaps most notably, Club Shanghai. Among great acts of all kinds – singing, dancing, magic, etc. – these clubs were known far and wide for ethnically exotic/erotic entertainment, including performances by dancers like Noel Toy, the subject of the YouTube video below. I imagine Errol would have surely seen some of these “China Doll” shows, likely even Noel Joy, who did know and work with Clark Gable, for example. I’m certain Errol wouldn’t let Gable top him.
— Tim
Second-Hand Furniture Anyone? From The Empire Room Perhaps?
Salle Empire – Site of Errol & Patrice’s Wedding Reception – with Rita Hayworth & Cary Grant as Guests, et al
Video from the Wedding & Reception, Including Cutting of the Cake (77-lb, and 50,000 Francs)
— Tim
This comes from the Errol Flynn Mailbag: Captain Bood by Rafael Sabatini, discussed at Tom McNulty’s fine blog Dispatches from the Last Outlaw. Do check it out!
— David DeWitt
Well I wonder if any of you wondered where we were. well our provider had not been passing on any Errol Flynn E mails they were all stuck at the server. So today it took Steve almost 2 hours to get it sorted out. So if you sent us anything and did not get a reply that is the reason why. On another line did we ever find out weather Errol really owned a house on Navy island. Or did he just tie up the Zaca there. And also I sent e Christmas cards to all our friends in the states. The people who did not receive them are as follows David De Witt, Robert Matzen, Brian Twist, Thomas Mc Naulty and Jack Marino. I think we must have an old e mail addy. If so can I have your e mails please. Thank you. Genene and Steve.
— tassie devil
Errol & Groucho Used to See Each Other Here & There, Now & Then – From the Hot Spots Around Town to Days at the Races.
They had two of the most famous mustaches in history, and I believe they in some ways shared a somewhat similar wit.
Groucho would have Surely Joined a Club with Errol In It.
Here are Some Random Accounts Connecting or Involving the Two of Them In Various Ways and Degrees:
DANIEL BOONE, LEWIS & CLARK, JOHNNY APPLESEED and ERROL FLYNN
STANDING IN FOR FLYNN – BOOTS & BETTE
AT THE CRYSTAL ROOM – THE NIGHT ERROL MET MARILYN
from the BBC today
A RAPIER WIT – USED WORDS LIKE FLYNN USED A SWORD
www.bbc.com…
DANCIN’ WITH FLYNN’S GIRL – ALL SHOOK UP
— Tim
The Second In a Series of 80th Anniversary Year Tributes to Captain Blood
Art Inspired By Errol’s Captain Blood – Please List Your Own Favorites & Examples –
Here are Three to Start:
— Tim
Fourth In a Series of 75th Anniversary Year Tributes to The Sea Hawk
AN IMMORTAL SCORE OF MAESTRO ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD
Musical Description & Analysis: www.korngold-society.org…
Fanfare In the ‘Pool, 1992 – The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic – Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Columbus’s Voyage to America with The Sea Hawk:
Charles Gerhardt Conducting the National Philharmonic Orchestra: Part 1 of 2:
Charles Gerhardt Conducting the National Philharmonic Orchestra: Part 2 of 2:
— Tim
Third in a Series of 75th Anniversary Year Tributes to Errol Flynn’s Sea Hawk
“THE GREATEST ADVENTURE IN ALL HISTORY”
FERDY ON FILMS: A Superb Article
www.ferdyonfilms.com…
BEST MOVIES BY FARR: An Excellent Video Review
blip.tv…
CLASSIC FILM FREAK: And Excellent Review
classicfilmfreak.com…
Music Video Tribute to “The Greatest Pirate Movie Ever Made”
Strike for the Shores of Dover (Sailing for Home)
— Tim
