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Cocoanut Grove

21 May

Errol & Olivia on their first date, at the Coronation Ball. The Coronation Ball was in celebration of King George’s ascension to the British throne on May 12, 1937, after his brother Edward’s scandalous affair with Wallis Simpson compelled his abdication.

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“Electrifying Homage to thr Cocoanut Grove”

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History of the Coconut Grove:

Fiction at The Grove, with Flynn, Hepburn & Hughes:

— Tim

 

Whose Hand is Errol Kissing?

19 May

And What’s the Occasion?

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— Tim

 

Who was the Best Christian?

15 May


A Question for Sunday Morning:

Wilton Power (1916), Errol Flynn (1933), Clark Gable (1935), Marlon Brando (1962), or Mel Gibson (1984)?

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— Tim

 

“First Remake to Win the Oscar for Best Picture”?

12 May

So it’s been said.

Clue No. 1: There’s a significant Errol connection.

Clue No. 2: One of Errol’s friends starred in the movie.

Clue No. 3: There is dispute whether the film is a remake or not.

— Tim

 

Want Some Certain Glory?

12 May

Anyone want the certain glory of living where Errol once stayed and worked? Here’s your chance!

At Melrose “Uncertain Glory” Ranch, in North San Diego County, California.

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Uncertain Glory

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— Tim

 

Brown’s Name Blackened?

10 May

Hero, Madman, or Villain???

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— Tim

 

Letters from Livvie

10 May

A Wonderful Story

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— Tim

 

Lily Mary

08 May

Happy Mothers Day

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— Tim

 

Errol at the Derby?

07 May

It’s a good bet Errol made it to a Kentucky Derby or two, but I have yet to track any evidence. Anyone know??

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— Tim

 

You Can See Him at the Newseum

07 May

The New Catalina Museum Opening in June!

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Avalon is an Especially Fun & Wondrous Place for Fans of Flynn.

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Our Last Visit on the Blog:

Travellin’ in Avalon – Errol Flynn’s Catalina

— Tim