— Tim
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MURDER AT TEDDINGTON STUDIOS
26
Nov
Mail Bag! Wallace Berry Remembers …
25
Nov
The Mail Bag brings a reply from Wallace Berry to a post by Gentleman Tim. See the original post …
David, Pat Paterson had been on Zaca during its war service. Pat and Babe Lamerdin, Jack Geary and Eric Johnson had all been down in the So Pacific during WW2. They were the original crew that moved Zaca to Newport, and put her in the great condition she was on departure. My tie in was two fold – a Boston Blue nose schooner we owned and sailed on and being part of location/purchase of Zaca with Errol. At the time I was one of the founders of Sausalito yacht club. I was not a professional. I was still in high school.
At the time Flynn, in Newport, suggested a guest crewman spot for me to France on the upcoming trip – that was in the framework of Pat, Babe, Jack all going. My dad approved my going at the time – because of them. At the Mulholland meeting – their salary request was disputed – the next morning on the ship Pat advised I had the ship. And so it stood until departure from Santa Monica.
As to the “cabin Boy” bit – that cropped up with Nora about the time of Acapulco and lasted for about a day. The Hollywood gang had scampered off to LA and that left Bob, Bill, Vince (Hubbs man) and myself – save two or three Mexican crew hired there. We had the 17 Higgins runabout a nice little design and the 26 double ender powered with a little Grey engine. I remained aboard for a time doing light chores and spending time with the Pullen and Shoundoly families. The magazine, newspaper stuff created some reaction in my family (my Dad was KMAG in Korea, at the time) resulting in strong advice to bailout. My injury was also a cause for concern – that’s when I headed for Fort Sam Houston and Brooks hospital.
I did not return to my senior year instead did the GED while in Letterman Presidio and from there was first mate on a large motor yacht owned by the man who ran Pacific Telephone – he fired me and sent me in a direction that put me in the stock market as the youngest trader (for awhile – soon overtaken) …
Time to go, wb
Wallace, thanks so much! We are honored that you take the time to reply …
— David DeWitt
An Historic Church
24
Nov
This was an historic church in the story of Errol. Anyone know its name and the first known occasion of him being there?
The Australian Cockatoo pictured below is an allusionary clue to some of its famous former “parishioners”:
P.S. Lily was there with him during his first visit.
— Tim
Charlie Bow-Tie
24
Nov
Errol “Not Charlie Bow-Tie’ Flynn’s Aims and Aspirations as an Author.
He Began It During “Dive Bomber”, “Doodled 50,000 Words” at the Los Angeles County Courthouse, and Continued at Mulholland, Going Through the Various Working Titles of “Charlie Bow-Tie Comes to America”, “Charlie Bow-Tie Goes to Hollywood”, and “The Eye of the Stump”.
A Superb Account of It’s History Can Be Found in Tom McNulty’s “Errol Flynn: The Life and Career”.
And Here’s a Funtemporaneous Account of It’s Writing:
Great Color Photo Provided by Don Jan. Thank you, Don Jan!
— Tim
“A Knockout of a Show”
24
Nov
Gentleman Jim Still Making News:
Errol Lands Another Accolade: One of Hollywood’s All Time Greatest Boxing Films & Performances:
— Tim
Lady Esther Presents Errol Flynn in Gentleman Jim
23
Nov
From vintage fashion to vintage cosmetics.
Almost completely forgotten today, (“The House of) Lady Esther” was one of the most popular cosmetic corporations in America during Errol’s Hollywood heydey. Here’s there story:
collectingvintagecompacts.blogspot.com…
And here’s the February 14, 1944, Lady Esther’s Screen Guild Players Presentation of Gentleman Jim, featuring Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Ward Bond and Grant Withers:
— Tim
The Flynn Connection?
21
Nov
Does anything in or about this photo fit or figure in Errol’s life? If so, how so?
— Tim
Lowdown on Showdown – Covers Through the Years
20
Nov
1946 Sheridan House, New York
1946
See this “Rarest Copy of Showdown” link!
1946 Invincible, Sydney
1946 “First Australian Edition”
1949 Dell Books
1952 W. Foulsham, London
1960 Cardinal, New York
1961 Consul Books
1976 Buccaneer Books
1986 Amereon Ltd
— Tim
Errol Flynn car in Automobile Driving Museum El Segundo, California
20
Nov
I looked for Errol´s car and I found this. This photo of the Automobile Driving Museum is courtesy of TripAdvisor
— Don Jan
After Party Ghost List
20
Nov
Ghost List for the After Party: A to Z
Hedy, Bev and Niv’ all are said to have said that Errol’s powerful spirit remained here after his death, or at least occasionally returned. The Hamblems and Nelsons believed so, too – along with other presences at Errol’s favorite old haunt, Mulholland Farm. Paranormal activities have abounded on the Zaca, too, it’s been said.
So, whether you believe in ghosts, or not, let’s explore the legends. Don’t be afraid of no ghosts.…. That’s the spirit.
If they exist at all, were they somehow connected to Errol, or perhaps to James Lankershim, the land’s former owner, or someone else entirely???
What are your thoughts?
Here are some things that were reported at Mulholland after Errol’s death:
Apparitions All through the House
Breaking of Glass
Cheap Perfume in Upstairs Room, and Elsewhere
Cynical Presence
Dark Presence
Doors Locked from Inside Empty Rooms
Entire House Shook When Errol Died
Errol in a Tuxedo, Celebrating New Years
Haunted Casino
Man in the Mirror
Powerful Sexual Energy
Spectral Naked Lady
Spooky Den
Top of the Stairs
Unexplainable Noises
Ghost Ship?
… Zaca, too, it’s been said
Clinking of Glasses
Errol Pacing the Deck
Laughter of Women
Dancers on Deck
Silhouettes of Partiers On Board
Sounds of Music
Uproars of Laughter
— Tim
