Springfield Armory Trap Door Rifles, Decked Out to Appear Centuries Older.
In reality, pirates of Blood’s era used centuries-earlier flintlock firearms, but they were not regarded by Hollywood as fast enough, or loud enough, to generate the excitement desired.
This link has a great audio description of the scene in Blood where Errol and Basil are firing off their “pistols”:
— Tim
Inspired by Errol: Charles F. Muntz from UP.
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Adieu, Patachou.
(Part of) Errol’s tie might be in there somewhere:
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Lili’s been said to have had some very good scents:
1930s: “The Scent of the Century” – Joy (Joie per Errol). by Jean Patou.
Said to have been purchased from her estate in the 1990s: Shocking, by Schiaparelli.
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So Said the Vociferous James Spicer (before he was a Sir and before he got himself ejected from the cinema)
m.bridportnews.co.uk/news/12918542.Beaminster_church_is_packed_for_Sir_James_Spicer_s_memorial/…
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Playing in Newport Beach, Errol’s Old Stomping Grounds.
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From his pre-glory days at the Flying Club to his famous return in ’54.
Where he first met Hitchcock screenwriter Charlie Bennett:
Returning to the Rep:
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Mere Hollywood Hokum? Not even a Contender?
Hold Him Back! Here’s One Judge’s Claim:
And Here’s Another (Far Better) Judge’s Claim:
We have a Split Decision. Please Cast your Deciding Vote.
Was Errol Flynn’s Gentleman Jim a Champ or Chump?
— Tim
