— Tim
Archive for the ‘Gentleman Tim’ Category
Move Over Mussolini
24
Sep
An Eighty Years Ago Quiz
18
Sep
In September of 1936. it was reported that, during his days in New Guinea, Errol had hunted and sold snakes for a widely-heralded herpetologist.
Who was this famous man?
Clues:
1) He was a preeminent pioneer in his field.
2) He was also a celebrated author and public speaker.
3) He had a very close association with The Bronx Zoo.
4) Here are two photos of him, one in his early expedition era, the second taken approximately at the time Errol was reportedly capturing snakes for him:
— Tim
Greenacres was the Place to Be
16
Sep
For Errol and a Rogue’s Gallery
Up for Auction, but Time’s Running Out
— Tim
Ahead of His Time
13
Sep
Errol was always ahead of his time. In this case, eighty (80) years so.
If not for his allegedly annoying moustache and smile, the movie may well have been his in ’36!
Hollywood is filming a Malaysian movie. Guess who it’s about (no, it’s not Najib)
— Tim
Indian Fibber?
12
Sep
Bald (Eagle) Lies?
Back in July I read several fascinating articles/obituaries including references to professed associations of a prominent recently-deceased Native American to Errol. I was tempted to the post the articles but could not verify the “stunt double” claim. Additionally, there was an obviously erroneous claim that this “Lakota chief” appeared with Errol in the movie “Flaming Arrow”.
As it turns out, per the last link below, someone was apparently speaking with forked tongue!
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— Tim
More Manly Media
10
Sep
More from Manly – Errol’s Early Stomping Grounds
07
Sep
Donna Juana sends more from Manly!
Including a photo of Mrs. Robinson’s(!) cottage, in the second photo below, where Errol’s grandmother and aunt lived, and where Errol stayed and played as a boy and young man. Donna has discovered that the Robinson’s cottage was at 91 Stuart Street! I have never seen this address or a photo of the home published before. Thank you Donna, and thank you to the Manly residents and officials who helped her find this address!!! With special thanks to Manly official John M!)
Mrs. Robinson’s cottage at 91 Stuart Street:
Believed to be of Errol’s childhood play areas, where Errol spent much time in this area during his formative years. Donna discovered that one of the things he is believed to have done is to jump off the cliff at the end of the block at Spring Cove, a rite of passage for Manly teenagers.
Stuart Street, at Manly Scenic Walk, near the Cliff Jumping:
— Tim
When and In What?
06
Sep
When and in what did Errol appear with both a White Hunter and a Black Entertainer?
Clues:
1) One was male, one was female.
2) The black entertainer could act, sing and dance.
3) Blindfolds were involved in one part of Errol’s appearance, handcuffs in another.
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— Tim
