October 14, 1959. The passing of our dear Errol Flynn into history and legend …
— David DeWitt
Archive for October, 2017
Project Liberty – Protecting a Flynn-Related Theater
14
Oct
In the 75th Anniverary Year of Desperate Journey and it’s World Premier in Libertyville, Illinois
Americans of all walks of life were banded together to support the war effort, and Hollywood celebrities were no exception. This was the reason that on September 3, 1942, famed actor James Cagney, known for his energetic performances, and deadpan comic timing, visited Libertyville as part of an effort to sell war bonds. Drawing a crowd of some 4,000 at Cook Park (according to the 194o census the population of Libertyville was 3,930) Cagney gave a speech about the virtues of supporting the war effort by buying war bonds. It must have been a very inspiring speech since by the time he left the steps of the Cook Memorial Library, which was at the time located in Cook House, the town had pledged nearly $111,000.
As a reward for the town’s patriotism, Liberty was chosen to be the location of the world premiere of “Desperate Journey”, a film about a group of downed Allied airmen making their way out of Nazi Germany staring Errol Flynn and (Future President) Ronald Reagan. As part of the ceremonies, then Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green drove a horse-drawn carriage, loaned to him by publishing magnate John F. Cuneo, up Milwaukee Avenue.
— Tim
In Like Flynn Film
13
Oct
IMDB has this update so far. The only thing that bothers me is that they say the budget is only 10 Mil. Hope it turns out great.
— twinarchers
Mail Bag! Errol Flynn Collectibles from Gene Ingram!
11
Oct
Gene Ingram writes to us:
I have listed some more movie memorabilia on Ebay, Lobby cards for the movie , “ The Sun Also Rises “, Lobby card for “ Too Much Too Soon “, An original Uncut Pressbook for the Movie, “ The Sisters “, with Errol and Betty Davis, 8 pages of information for the theaters on advertising and cast members; and all my Errol Flynn personal envelops with stamps reduced to $10.00 each! Thanks again for a great Blog!
Ebay seller name : nbforestiv
Item numbers:
“ Sisters “ Pressbook 142534003576
“ Too Much, Too Soon “ Lobby card 142529647158
“ The Sun Also Rises “ lobby card 142529648011
“ Along The Santa Fe Trail “ sheet music 142529648310
Errol Flynn Personal Envelops 142529648474 – 8565 – 8689 – 8889 – 9041 – 6374
Thanks Again,
Gene
Thanks, Gene!
— David DeWitt
Zaca a Porto Santo Stefano
11
Oct
“Funniest Joke Ever”
10
Oct
The “Funniest Joke Ever” comes from the radio program “Duffy’s Tavern”, as heard on February 16, 1951:
www.quality-schnallity.com…
(Please note that the March 9 show date on this site is incorrect)
The set-up:
(Archie, a common man who runs Duffy’s Tavern for the never-heard Duffy, has startled all present by announcing that he is writing an opera).
Miss Duffy:
Archie, whaddya call this opera?
Archie:
I’m glad you reminded me. I ain’t got a title yet. Lemme see… I need something that’s classy, and at the same time has broad appeal…
Miss Duffy:
Why don’t you call it Errol Flynn?
Archie:
Please, Miss Duffy. With me this is serious business.
Miss Duffy:
With me you think it’s a joke?
Archie:
Quiet, please. I’m trying to create.
— Tim
Sunday Morning Humor
08
Oct
Three mates Tom, Dick and Harry all turn up at the pearly gates.
St Peter says “Tom, you were a fine man! Faithful at work and in marriage; why you never even looked sideways at another woman. So here are the keys to your heavenly Rolls-Royce.”
Tom hoons off happy. Next St Peter says to Dick “Now Dick, you were mostly good, but you did have a wandering eye unfortunately, so here are the keys to your BMW.
Finally St Peter comes to Harry “Harry, I’m sorry, but your life made Errol Flynn look like a choirboy! Here are the keys to your Ford.”
So Dick and Harry are hooning along the highways of heaven when they see Tom’s Rolls-Royce pulled over and Tom sitting in the gutter bawling his eyes out. Dick and Harry say to Tom “Thomo! What’s wrong mate?”
“I just drove past my wife on the highway.” says Tom.
Dick and Harry explain “Don’t be upset Thomo, that’s great news mate!” Tom looks up teary and says “She was riding a scooter.”
— Tim
