The Errol Flynn Blog

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Said to be one of Errol’s Hollywood Hangouts & Investments – the Pirate’s Den on North La Brea Boulevard. Flynn, Crosby & Hope, Johnny Weismuller, and a host of Hollywood’s best known figures – even Jimmy Fiddler! (Flynn & Fiddler!!!)

“Captain” Don Dickerman was a reincarnated pirate (he truly believed and acted), had a small role apparently in The Sea Hawk, AND thirteen wives!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That’s a lot of booty – even by Tinsel Town standards.).) He’s pictured below at The Hollywood Pirate’s Den with wife no. 5.

Anatomy of a restaurateur: Don Dickerman

Here’s how it looks today – the Motion Picture & Television Fund “Bob Hope Health Center”!:

— Tim

— Tim

I haven't got the foggiest idea if this above mentioned short MGM  (1935), 2 reel film has been discussed before? If so, well, no need to comment I suppose.

— Don Jan

Well, I just finished reading Michael Crichton's Pirate Latitudes.  My husband, who I thought wasn't paying attention to my fascination with Errol Flynn read the book first.  He said “You and your blog friends need to read this–it was written for Errol Flynn.”  So when my turn came it took me about two weeks to finish 312 pages reading off and on.  If I had my choice I would have just sat and read cover to cover as it was so enjoyable.  It takes place in Port Royal and we are first introduced to Sir James the Governor.  Immediately, I find myself thinking Captain Blood.  When Captain Hunter is introduced he becomes Peter Blood.  I wonder if Michael Crichton was a fan of Errol Flynn and did he watch Sea Hawk and Captain Blood and create this story.  I read on.  There is a female pirate, Lazue, and I picture Halle Berry for some reason in my mind.  I can't quite decide if Olivia could play Lady Almont (niece of the Governor).  Basil of course would be Sanson the Frenchman.  There are several bad guys our hero takes out and twists and turns and two other possible love interests besides Lady Almont.  I think someone should merge Errol into a present day movie as the lead as he would blend in fabulously with Johnny Depp (Jack Sparrow) and Orlando.  (Sam, perhaps this is a part for Orlando!!)  Has anyone read this book?  If so, please comment.  If not, give it a try.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

— Kathleen

ERROL FLYNN'S DUELING PISTOLS (from”Against All Flags”)
             AND JOHN WAYNE'S SPURs AT THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY MUSEUMin Hollywd, California

— David DeWitt

Higham? Did you say your name was Higam?

— David DeWitt