Dear Flynnstones,
in the vast universe of cinematic what-ifs and whatnots this picture of our man Flynn stands out.
You see him conversing with Austro-Hungarian hotshot producer Sam Spiegel, also known as S.P. Eagle around Hollywood, with Pat Wymore looking on.
Spiegel‘s work of course included “African Queen“, “On the Waterfront“ and “Bridge on the River Kwai“.
These films were made while Errol was still around and all of them were critically acclaimed.
Each of em either founded, cemented or resurrected the careers of the respective lead actors.
It’s such a pity the two players didn‘t get together for a “spiel“.
The most Flynn-like role Sam S. ever produced went to Peter O’Toole, when “Lawrence of Arabia“ saw the light of the desert day in 1962.
It almost got the alternate title of „Charge of the Camel Brigade“.
Nah,
— shangheinz
