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The Pirate’s Den of Hollywood

03 Jul

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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

Don Dickerman Pirate's Den

Pirate's Den Matchbook

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

Bob Hope health Center

— Tim

 
 

Visit to Saint Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum!

20 May

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Captain Blood @ SA Pirate & Treasure Museum

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Fort Castillo

— Tim

 
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Pirate party on Catalina Isle

28 May

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

 
 

Pirate Latitudes

05 Mar

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

 
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Pirates & Flynns! Hobart Harbour aboard the Windward!

25 Jul

— David DeWitt

 

Pirates and Cowboys? What were they thinking!

09 Dec

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

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Eric Niderost Photo

— David DeWitt

 
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Out for Blood! Pirate Style…

03 Nov

Higham? Did you say your name was Higam?

— David DeWitt

 
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Again All Flags

27 Jun

Dear Flynnstones,

did you know Errol‘s “Against All Flags“ was remade into “The King‘s Pirate“ fairly close to the original story, even using stock footage from its frontgunner?

It boasts the great cast of  Shiloh rancher Doug McClure and Kissinger & Korshak‘s mutual favorite actress Jill St. John.

If so-

Bravo,

 

— shangheinz

 

Cutting Edge

21 Jun

Dear Flynnstones,

Robert James Gilbert Anderson represented Great Britain at the Olympic games in Helsinki of 1952 and finished fifth in the team sabre event.

One year later he got a call to coach Errol in “The Master from Ballantrae“.

During a rehearsal he superficially scratched Flynn’s thigh earning him the moniker “The man who stabbed Errol Flynn“ in Hollywood.

It also sparked a career in cinema as a fight choreographer and stunt performer unmatched in the field of sword and saber movies.

His vast work includes “Highlander“, “The Princess Bride“, “The Mask of Zorro“, “The Lord of the Ring“, “Pirates of the Carribean“, “Three Musketeers“, “The Guns of Navarone“, “From Russia with Love“, “Casino Royale“, “Die another Day“ and “Barry Lyndon“, as well as an unofficial outing as Dearth Vader in „Star Wars“.

In the documentary “Reclaiming the Blade“ he reminisced on a life of crossing swords: “I never took up the sword, I think the sword took me up.”

Which makes him the man who was taken up by the sword who stabbed Errol Flynn.

Enjoy,

— shangheinz

 

In the spotlight

20 May

Dear Flynnstones,

surely you recognize this pirate debutante in a publicity shooting prior to her role in Captain Blood?

More pics: www.theerrolflynnblog.com…

Enjoy,

— shangheinz