Lili D. was at this location when it caught fire and a bit later exploded. Where was she and who was she with?
Number 2 marks the spot on this old map of Hollywood.
— Tim
Archive for the ‘Wives’ Category
A Flynnian Slip
19
Apr
www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/kate-moss-slip-dress-timeline…
“I bought this dress in a vintage shop in Florida; the lady told me it had belonged to Errol Flynn’s wife.”
— Tim
Going Postal. A Quiz.
17
Feb
The fellows in these fine photos were reported to have endorsed a letter together in the Forties which gained a great deal of national attention.
What was the content, purpose, and possible postal controversy of that letter?
— Tim
Charity-Shop Shopping with Ms. Moss
21
Jan
“I used to walk around a lot when I was younger, get the tube, and every time I passed a charity shop I’d go in. I can sense if somewhere has a good one. I bought a dress that belonged to Errol Flynn’s wife. It was in Key West and the shop had a picture of her wearing it, tulle with white pearl and glass beads hanging off it.”
— Tim
A Day in the Life of Flynn – January 7, 1947
07
Jan
“Nora expects the baby in the last week of February. She got a beautiful bracelet and some gorgeous gold filigree jewelry from Errol at Christmas.”
Errol & Rory at Mulholland Farm
— Tim
Little Christmas – 1947
28
Dec
In the News, Seventy Years Ago – Reported by Harrison Carrol
“I got a kick out of Nora Flynn’s Christmas gift to Errol – slippers and a robe. Yes, sir, it looks as if the screen’s Don Juan is getting to be quite a family man.”
“The Flynn’s home is practically in chaos. They gave Deidre a bicycle. Since they live on a hilltop, she can’t take it outside. So she is tearing all over the house to the peril of furniture and human beings.”
— Tim
The Sartorial Flynn
21
Oct
Inspired by the keen observations of timerider – and with his kindly “Carry on, Old Boy” blessing – I hereby start a post for all to post your all time favorite images of Errol at his sartorial best, most fun, interesting, unique, and/or ahead of his time. I expect all of us will have multiple, even numerous favorites.
As timerider would say, “Carry On”! … In that spirit and fashion, I post my first:
— Tim
