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Errol in the Dawn Patrol Makeup Chair!
Errol is busy in the middle of the month of August, 1938, working on Dawn Patrol. These pics show how the make-up was applied, the old-fashioned way without any special equipment or applicators. Just blow it on. It came out just right.
A couple of related candid shots about a real war hero and the planes they used during the making of the picture.
Errol also received good news about a pay raise!
— Topper
Portraits, Portraits, Portraits! Errol Flynn at Warner Bros!
The most portraits officially taken of Errol Flynn were during his time with Warmer Bros., of course, also known as glamour shots. These are pictures specifically shot just of Flynn. No other persons, no movie stills, no candids or special events. These were marked with E.F. and a number (e.g. E.F.308).
His career in the U.S. photo studios began with E.F.1 at WB in late November/early December of 1934, shot by Scotty Welbourne, and ended with E.F.608 at WB on December 17, 1957.
Here is a sample of a WB shoot from Dec.20-23, 1938 by photographer, Bert Longworth.
Enjoy,
Topper
— Topper
Errol Flynn’s Cruise of the Zaca & Deep Sea Fishing!
When Flynn took his expedition cruise down the Mexico coast in August of 1946, there were two short subjects made through Warner Bros. that were released years later after all the legalities about the films were resolved.
The Cruise of the Zaca premiered on November 26, 1952 at the Embassytheatres in New York City and continued around the country for months.
The other film, Deep Sea Fishing, was also scheduled for theatrical release about the same time.
But that never happened. The film was released earlier, only on television, on June 8, 1952. I have also included the newspaper clipping of the premiere.
Have fun …
— Topper
More Wicked, Wicked Ways Paperback Covers!
The Dead Ringer article was fun.
Here are a few more examples of his book from different years and places.
Just for fun,
Ada
Enjoy your 4th!
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— Topper