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Happy Father’s Day, Flynn!

19 Jun
Original caption: A Couple of Outdoor Guys. Las Vegas, Nev.: Prior to going on his trip to Korea with the Jack Benny entertainment troupe, screen actor Errol Flynn takes his son, Sean on a fishing trip on Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, Nev. Both bagged the limit of large mouth black bass. July 1, 1951 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Original caption: A Couple of Outdoor Guys. Las Vegas, Nev.: Prior to going on his trip to Korea with the Jack Benny entertainment troupe, screen actor Errol Flynn takes his son, Sean on a fishing trip on Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, Nev. Both bagged the limit of large mouth black bass. July 1, 1951 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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— Tim

 

Travelin’ Again to Avalon

18 Jun

For the Grand Opening of the new Catalina Island Museum!

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— Tim

 

ALL ABOARD!

17 Jun

Ahoy Yawl! For those fortunate fans of Flynn who can make it to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum this Sunday, on Father’s Day, here’s your chance to board and tour Errol’s pre-Siroccon 56′ yawl, Cheerio II (which he inititally called “The Bachelor”, much to Tiger Lil’ Flynn’s chagrin. Read the rest of this entry »

— Tim

 

No. 1

15 Jun

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No.1. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

“Almost 80 years after he first leaped across screens, Errol Flynn is still the definitive Robin Hood, despite countless new retellings. All later adaptations seem to rip off Michael Curtiz and William Keighley’s iconic Golden Age swashbuckler in one way or another — and rightly so. The dialogue is sharp and clever, Olivia de Havilland is lovely, the sets and costumes are brilliant in glorious Technicolor — but it’s Errol Flynn, with his effortless, irresistible charm, who brings a special magic to the classic. There was never any question which Robin Hood would take the top spot: The Adventures was always in like…well, Flynn.”

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— Tim

 

The Governor’s Cup

14 Jun

The Inaugural Race of the world renowned Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.

Featuring Errol Flynn, Humprey Bogart & Spencer Tracy.

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The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) was founded in 1947 to organize a boat race from Newport Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico. The first 125-nautical mile race took place on April 23, 1948 and was called The Governor’s Cup. The race was renamed the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race and grew to include 20 boat classes. In 1983, the race set the record as the world’s largest international yacht race, with a record 675 boats entering the competition.

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— Tim

 

“The Only Night El Morocco Ever Closed”

13 Jun

“Was the Night Errol Flynn Died.”

He was known as “The Prince of El Morocco”.

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— Tim

 

From Penthouse to Saloon

13 Jun

Stained glass said to be from Errol’s legendary 57th Street penthouse in Manhattan being installed at the soon-to-open P.J.Clarke’s in Philadelphia, at the Curtis Center, near Independence Hall.

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The Curtis Publishing Building, the year of Errol’s birth:

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The new Curtis Center, in the Colonial Center of Philadelphia:

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— Tim

 

Why is This Man on the EFB?

09 Jun


Star of the Silent Era, George K. Arthur

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What is his connection to Errol Flynn?

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Charlie Chaplin & George K. Arthur aboard William Randolph Hearst’s Oneida

He was a favorite up at Hearst Castle, too.

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— Tim

 

A Day in the Life – June 7, 1937

07 Jun

FLYNN, ERROL FLYNN

Co-Starring Frances Farmer

Presented by Cecil B. DeMille

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— Tim

 

Errol’s Alleged Connections to Lincoln and the Italian Renaissance

04 Jun

No, not that Lincoln!

No, not that that Italian Renaissance!!

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— Tim