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— Tim
Author Archive
EFtirmaour Casanova
29
Sep
North vs. South
29
Sep
Fighting Son of Eire Knocks the Wind Out of Aidan Roark, Poloist Extraordinaire.
Here’s Aidan hitting the ground again, this time for Time, with no Flynn in sight, just an empty horse:
— Tim
UnLike Flynn
26
Sep
As evidence to show anyone who doubts how transcendent Errol Flynn was on the big screen, here’s “Fire of England”, with Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Very much like Sea Hawk, except that Laurence Olivier (often hailed as the greatest actor in the world) pales in comparison to Errol Flynn. Take a look, for example at ~ the 10 to 11 minute mark of the film. Sir Larry clearly couldn’t carry Errol’s scabbard. (Nor Flora Robson’s.)
This is my first entry in an “UnLike Flynn” series. Please join in with your “UnLike Flynn” candidates. I started with the favorite of many an anti-Errol elitist (including Bette Big Eyes) – the big L.O.
— Tim
“Two Great Friends”
20
Sep
Near the end, Errol stated he had “had two great friends” in his life. Who were they? (A question, not a quiz!)
— Tim
More Congratulations Rory!!
11
Sep
Rory and Chris Lemmon (Jack’s Son) as Featured Speakers!!!
Hosted by Leonard Maltin
Here’s the majestically beautiful Coronado Island – with the Hotel Del Coronado (where Errol often lodged, swam and starred on the legendary tennis courts), San Diego Harbor and Glorietta Bay, to and from where he sailed Zaca and Sirocco.
Less than a mile north of the hotel (the left side of the screen) is North Island Navy Air Base, where Errol filmed “Dive Bomber”.
Looks like it’s time for some of us to scoot on out to Coronado!
— Tim
Best Trifecta Ever?
10
Sep
I vote yes. Was there any better? (Captain Blood, Robin Hood, Should have been Sea Hawk)
— Tim
What Musical Composition?
08
Sep
What musical composition from one of Errol’s greatest films was used very prominently in other top films?
1) Beethoven had previously performed the composition.
2) Used in the films of other cinematic legends.
3) Most notably in films featuring megastar contemporaries of Errol’s.
4) By multiple studios.
5) Used previously to Errol’s film, in a very popular movie, with a Golden Age immortal.
6) Used in several major films subsequent to Errol’s.
7) Also notably used in a movie subsequent to Errol’s, starring a contemporary Hollywood superstar, in a film regarded by many as one of the greatest movies ever made.
— Tim
