Author Archives: David DeWitt

from THE VANCOUVER SUN Newspaper – October 1959 Surrounded by melodrama in death as in life, the body of actor Errol Flynn left Vancouver by train Friday night bound for burial in Los Angeles. The coffin was accompanied by stuntman friend Buster Wiles, of Hollywood, who said on leaving he had received a telephoned threat that Flynn's body might be… (more…)

from THE PROVINCE Newspaper – Friday, October 16, 1959By LOUELLA PARSONS, Special to The Province A world of living was crowded into the 50 years allotted to handsome, tumultuous, devel-may-care, exciting and adventurous Errol Flynn. The last time I spoke with Errol was when his lawyers and the lawyers of his present wife, Patrice Wymore, were battling for a settlement.… (more…)

  Errol explains to reporters he was “not seriously injured” during campaign with rebel forces of Fidel Castro. Originally Flynn said he'd been nicked in the leg by a bullet. Scarf over shoulder is a gift of friendship from Premier Castro. July 1959 HUSH-HUSH Magazine — David DeWitt

Flynn's Companion Rescued From Harm by Sun Writer from THE VANCOUVER SUN – Friday, October 16, 1959By PAUL KING, Sun Staff Writer Hours after she had thrown herself on the body of her friend, Errol Flynn, in an attempt to breathe life back into his lips, Beverley Aadland refused to believe he was dead. “He's alive,” she insisted. “They've taken… (more…)

ERROL FLYNN'S Confession“I Can't Fence Worth a Damn.” from PIX ANNUAL Magazine – Winter 1958By ROY BRITT A MAN who enjoys a good laugh as much as a bad girl, Errol Flynn had the staid British in stitches recently with two letters to the editor of a weekly newspaper. A Scotch fencing instructor, arrested on fraud charges, tried to build… (more…)

CAN A TEENAGE GIRL LEARN TOO MUCH ABOUT LOVE TOO SOON? from MODERN SCREEN Magazine – February 1960 •The girlfriend really wanted to say, “Look, Errol Flynn is dead. The funeral was two weeks ago. He’s gone, Beverly. Sad, tragic, heartbreaking as it is, the man you loved and lived with for two years is gone. And it’s time you… (more…)

ACTOR'S ARRIVAL in Vancouver a week ago was relaxed scene at international airport. Errol Flynn and protege Beverley Aadland (centre) were welcomed by West Vancouver hosts, Mr. and Mrs. George Caldough. Caldough and Flynn negotiated sale of star's yacht.—Deni Eagland photo — David DeWitt

'BOY PROMOTER' from THE PROVINCE Newspaper – Friday, October 16, 1959 George Caldough, 30, host to Errol Flynn during the last days of his life is a self-styled “boy promoter.” “Just call me an entrepreneur,” said the dapper, likeable West Vancouver resident who has a penchant for continental suits and bowler hats. A resident of West Vancouver for the past… (more…)