“The pirate may have met his match in the young boy, who jumped around in swashbuckling moves inspired by movie star Errol Flynn.”
— Tim
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In The Irishman
29
Nov
In the new movie,The Irishman, Robert DeNiro uses Errol’s name in connection to one of the following Joes. Which Joe is it? Gallo, Kennedy, Columbo, DIMaggio, Namath, or Stalin? What did DeNiro say about this Joe?
— Tim
Playing in and around LA — 1937, 1947, 1958
22
Nov
Prince and the Pauper at the Mission Playhouse in San Gabriel, 1937
Cry Wolf at the La Shell Theater in Long Beach, 1947
The Sun Also Rises at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood, 1958
— Tim
TALK OF THE TOWN
21
Nov
November 1936
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November 17, 1936
Jimmy Starr
Evening Herald Examiner
ERROL AT THE CLOVER CLUB
Ahem! Bob Taylor was out a-dancing with Ginger Rogers at the Clover Club!
And for someone just separated from his wife, Errol Flynn seemed to be having JULLY times at the same spot….
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November 20, 1936
Harrison Carroll
Evening Herald Examiner
ERROL AT THE CAFE´ LAMAZE
Figure me this. On Wednesday night, Errol Flynn came into the Cafe´ Lamaze alone and ordered dinner. While it was cooking, he put in a long distance call to Palm Springs. Oddly enough, the call was to Lili Damita. And even more odd, when the two had finished talking, Flynn canceled his order for dinner and dashed off in a steaming hurry.
Fine goings on for an-about-to-divorced pair! Or are they?
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November 25, 1936
Elizabeth Yeaman
Hollywood Citizen News
ERROL & LILI AT THE BROWN DERBY
Even the best friends of Lili Damita and Errol Flynn are smiling at the story that broke today on their marital reconciliation. The story came as the result of the discovery of the pair at the Beverly Hills Brown Derby last night. They looked serene. News hounds bombarded them for a statement. Both know the value of publicity and gave them a statement. But their close friends, knowing the fiery temperament of both, predict that the reunion will be of brief and stormy duration.
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November 27, 1936
Harrison Carroll
Evening Herald Examiner
PUTTIN´ ON THE RITZ
The Lili Damita-Errol Flynn reconciliation takes on the aspect of a second honeymoon, or rather a first, as the two came right back to Hollywood after their elopement to Yuma. Through the studio, Errol has engaged the bridal suite at the Ritz Towers in New York, and is trying to get the same accommodations for his and Lili’s trip to Europe.
— Tim
Hello, _________ _____
15
Nov
A HOLLYWOOD QUIZ: What is this all about?
“CAPTAIN BLOOD” Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone
“CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE” Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Dick Powell
“GREEN LIGHT” Errol Flynn, Anita Louise
“THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER” Errol Flynn, Bill Mauch & Bobby Mauch
— Tim
Tribute to Gentleman Jim – Round 1
12
Nov
77th Anniversary Tribute
This week marks the 77th Anniversary of Gentleman Jim, which was released on November 14, 1942. In tribute to this Errol Flynn-Raoul Walsh masterpiece, I will attempt to present two or three posts involving the film’s history.
This first post contains a review of “Fight to the Finish: The Barge Battle of 1889”, a book on the history of the landmark waterfront battle between Jim Corbett and Joe Choynsky that was prominently featured in the film, with a clip in the gif below. It was “The Fight That Launched Boxing’s Modern Era.”
Though not widely remembered now, Joe Choynsky was one of the toughest and hardest-hitting prize fighters ever, having shellacked some of the ring’s greatest heavyweights (even knocking out Jack Johnson, one of only two men to ever do so.)
FIGHT TO THE FINISH: THE BARGE BATTLE OF 1889
“A thrilling account of one of the most brutal fights in boxing history.”
See, also: Tribute to Gentleman Jim – Round 2
— Tim
10-4 Gary and Ralph!
30
Oct
I have a book before me now.
Reminds me of another in terms of its exhaustive scope (though, obviously, on a smaller scale).
This OTHER has the rather modest title captured in 3 words: The Film Encyclopedia… but continues beyond the cover for 1504 pages!
And among other things, it garnered, this VERY special review:
“ Wow! What a book!” – KATHERINE HEPBURN
Well, I have the SAME reaction to, as I say, the book before me now:
“Broderick Crawford starring in Highway Patrol” by Gary Goltz and (our own) Ralph Schiller!
If you grew up in the 50s you experienced the dawning of the FREE television medium. To add insult to injury, the theater monopolies was taken away from the Hollywood Studios and made their finances even more uncertain.
Hence, MANY old movie stars were beginning to transition over (as well as those just starting out). And Academy Award Winning Actor, Broderick Crawford, was among these.
And Brod hitched his wagon to a star in it’s own right- an early pioneer in first run television productions: Ziv Television Programs Inc.
(You will learn all about Ziv’s contributions to the new medium: over 40 distinct TV Shows/Series by a quick count.)
Brod was sought out by none other than the head honcho himself, Frederick W. Ziv.
Having enjoyed Brod’s performance in “Down Three Dark Streets”, “Ziv was determined to build a police show around the powerhouse actor.”
Highway Patrol ran from 1955-59, for a total of 156 episodes. A half hour show with a strict shooting schedule and budget, and as opposed to being a sleeper, it soon became a runaway hit.
There are summaries and a list of cast members for EACH episode and you get to appreciate what a wonderful vehicle this was for those just starting out, most of whom I have NEVER heard of but a few notables worth mentioning include Judy Lewis (Young-Gable), Leonard Nimoy, and Clint Eastwood.
Filled with MANY photos and copies of original Ziv production documents… if you grew up and LOVED watching this show you will be EXTREMELY satisfied with the thorough job that went into this labor of PURE love!
Gary and Ralph- 10/4!
PS As for a “Flynn” connection, there are 2 mentions: one being Joe, of McHale’s Navy fame, and the other, a photo of Flynn as a part of group shot appearing in the “Friar’s Frollics”… with Broderick Crawford in DRAG!
Here’s the link:
— Karl
Need Some Time Off To Run To The Bahamas … Errol Flynn!
22
Oct
Excuse me, I have to go …
Nautilus Hotel: Miami Beach
Hotel Windsor, Nassau, Bahamas:
— David DeWitt
Zaca Haul Out, Exterior and Interior of Abandoned Zaca!
22
Oct
Here is a series of extraordinary photos taken of the abandoned Zaca sitting in the port of Villafrance by our correspondent Robert de Calendar:
State of the bow:
Details of Deck:
Details at Stern:
Bridge and Superstructure:
Interior:
We thank Robert so much for these special photos, and remember, if you are interested in the bollard from the Zaca, you can contact Robert via the blog at zacapublishing at gmail dot com …
— David DeWitt
