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Robin Hood in Munich

17 Jul

Okay, so the title may be a bit misleading but I did want to share this.

There is an annual festival of classic music at Odeonsplatz here in Munich which usually features, well, classic music. This year, however, it showcased classic movie scores and „The Adventures of Robin Hood“ was among them – much to my surprise as you rarely hear this kind of movie score when they advertise classic movie scores. It‘s usually more in the lines of Star Wars or Harry Potter (which, to us, probably doesn‘t even qualify as „classic“).

Anyway, I wanted to share the video in case you want to enjoy this great live performance in a beautiful setting. „Robin Hood“ starts around 36:00 but of course the whole concert is worth watching.

www.ardmediathek.de/video/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3RlLmRlL211c2lrc2VuZHVuZ2VuIGltIGVyc3Rlbi85MjZmMDJmMS03NzhiLTRhMmEtOTU1YS1kYTEyMDczNjJjYjQ…

— Claudia

 

Mail Bag! Errol Flynn Lounging on a Deck Chair?

16 Jul

In the mail bag we get this question from Linda Costa …

Hello there, Linda in Queensland here.

I am chasing a very specific image of our friend Errol. I have seen it on the web somewhere but cant for the life of me find it again.

It shows Errol lounging on a deck chair/ bed on a ship (not his boat), cigarette clamped in his teeth, possibly sunglasses on, with one of his wives also, on what I assume is on a liner crossing the Atlantic. He looks pretty dishy ….

If you can help I would be very grateful. I want to use this image for a presentation I will be making in Denmark next month.

Many thanks,

Linda Costa

ps it may have also been used in an article in The Australian Weekend magazine at about the time of the Centenary …..

— David DeWitt

 
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Tell-escope

13 Jul

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Dear Flynnstones,

Signor Leo Garin is the James Webb telescope for all Flynn fans interested in the unfinished film about William Tell. His laser sharp reminiscences go back way back to 1953, when Errol first came to dinner to his parents` hotel “L`Auberge de la Maison” situated in Entreve, a little outside of Courmayeur. Our man Flynn sported long and weavy hair at the time and exuded an aura of eager anticipation. Leo dedicates a small chapter of his family biography book “Construire le passé” (Re-constructing the past) to the unflynnished business surrounding the filming of Tell in Valle d`Aosta. He even gives away the whereabouts of the seized costumes and weaponery. As far as the new found reels and movie camera are concerned (Flynn`s footsteps- in the Will Tell town of Courmayeur « The Errol Flynn Blog), we are aware that there is an appleshot`s chance that some material will surface on them. But like another successful sport once put it: “You are missing 100% of the shots you don`t take…”

Enjoy,

— shangheinz

 

Mail Bag! Errol Flynn and The Royal Palms Carlsbad

11 Jul

Rusty Loftin sends this … for Rory Flynn!

Hi Rory. I just saw your Dad’s name mentioned in Carlsbad’s local tourist magazine. They were showing photos of old Carlsbad Beach resorts back in the day. The Royal Palms Carlsbad which later became Fidels Mexican restaurant  which is now called El Norte, used to be frequented by such Hollywood illuminate as John Wayne and Errol Flynn during the Del Mar horse racing season. I thought you would appreciate the fact that your Dad is still fondly remembered down here …

Thanks, Rusty!

— David DeWitt

 
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The Garden of Erben

11 Jul

Dear Flynnstones,

here are the old stomping grounds of Errol`s best bamboozler and favorite friend from Vienna, Hermann Erben. Many letters to and from Flynn bore the adress of the Arenberg Hof at Danneberg Platz 19. The Doc`s top floor apartment was also his medical practice whenever he was back from his worldover trips. It supposedly lacked running water, but had a room with a view. Situated next to Arenberg Park, an oasis within the city, you look straight at one of the monolithic concrete cubes, which were built as bomb shelters in WWII. No use trying to remove it, since blowing it up would leave the surrounding infrastructure in ruins. This towering behemoth serves as perpetual reminder that there still is trouble in paradise.

Enjoy,


— shangheinz

 

Author Thomas McNulty Rides Again!

09 Jul

Now and then we do Promos for our members who have provided great content on The Errol Flynn Blog, noted author Thomas McNulty is certain one of them …

He writes:

“Airship 27 Books have just released vol. 5 of their popular Bass Reeves anthologies. I have a 15k story in this one called “The Ballad of the Tumbleweed Outlaw” and I think it’s pretty good. Still available from the Airship on Amazon is vol. 3 of their Masked Rider series and I have a story in that one, too. Not to forget that Airship published my novel, “The Adventures of Captain Graves” which remains one of my best-selling titles. Next month, Linford Western Library in the UK will release my 6th Western for Hale/Crowood in large print, “Ambush at Skyline Ranch.” Suddenly I’m retroactively busy while I pound out a backlog for the year’s remainder. I have no clue when I’ll publish next so I’m just keeping busy. Anyway, I seldom promote myself so please log into Amazon and try BASS REEVES vol. 5 and then post a review. All the stories are great. I’m in good company here. Thank you!”


Thanks, Tom!

— David DeWitt

 
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Errol, Olivia and the Merry Men of Sherwood …

05 Jul

Errol, Olivia & the Merry Men of Sherwood: The Making of The Adventures of Robin Hood by Rupert Alistair

Click to read preview!

— David DeWitt

 

Mail Bag! Shirley Evans Hassau 1943 Press Photo!

02 Jul


The mail bag brings us a photo purchased on eBay from our friend Tony Mostrom! The available image isn’t perfect but is rare …

Thanks, Tony!

— David DeWitt

 
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Rare Robin Hood promo!

27 Jun

— David DeWitt

 
 

Happy Birthday Errol Flynn! June 20, 1909 …

20 Jun

— David DeWitt

 
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