Today was Rory Flynn’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Rory! — David DeWitt
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THE REEL REALS: Errol Flynn
Hello all Errol fans! I found this excellent and truthful biography written by Meredith Grau of Errol and I thought you just might enjoy it as much as I did! Errol Flynn: swashbuckler, rascal, swaggering screen star with a sinful dose of sex-appeal. I incorporated a lot of S’s into that description in order to produce the steaming hot alliteration… (more…)
Mail Bag! Elizabeth Bentley-Stevens writes ..
I am constantly constantly surprised and delighted by what comes to earth, in our quest to know more about our hero. Thank you very much! Elizabeth We appreciate the kind words, Elizabeth! — David DeWitt
The Sea Sparrow
Dear fellow Flynn fans, Cap Depp has been showing signs of fondness for our Hollywood hero at the film festival of Venice. Not only was he wearing Errol of ol` style shoes on the red carpet while promoting his newest film “Black Mass”, but his antics at the press conference reminded of Flynn as well. When bored at public gatherings Errol would… (more…)
Wearing the moustache just fine- Kevin Kline
Dear fellow Flynn fans, The last of Robin Hood finally reached the shores of the old continent and I had a chance to watch this biopic-indy flic on DVD. The casting of course is top notch and the real scoop here. Academy Award winner Kevin Kline has been linked to Errol ever since he starred on Broadway as Pirate King in “The pirates… (more…)
Colonel Blood
Colonel Thomas Blood – The Irishman Who Stole England’s Crown Jewels. This extraordinary historical figure was an “almost certain influence” (together with Captain Morgan – the pirate, not the rum) behind Raphael Sabitini’s “Captain Blood” In this week’s news: www.express.co.uk/news/history/583208/Crown-jewels-Tower-of-London-Colonel-Thomas-Blood… See, also: tvtropes.org…… — Tim
Missed Casting – “China Seas” (1935)
“China Seas” was the original “Die Hard”, a true classic adventure film from the Golden Age of movies. Adapted from a 300 page novel by Crosbie Garstin, it’s a story of modern day Pirates that attack a cruise ship in search of a hidden treasure being guarded by the tough as nails English Captain Alan Gaskell, wonderfully played by Clark Gable. …Wait,… (more…)
CINEMATIC SWASHBUCKLER ERROL FLYNN CELEBRATION
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum 81 Lighthouse Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 Cinematic Swashbuckler Errol Flynn Celebration at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum on Friday Apr 10, 2015 at 12:00AM EVENTFUL.COM…… CINEMATIC SWASHBUCKLER ERROL FLYNN CELEBRATION The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum presents an exciting tribute to legendary Cinematic Swashbuckler Errol Flynn — including a screening of two of… (more…)
~75 or So Facts for Sea Hawk Fans~
The 1940 version of Sea Hawk takes it’s name from the 1915 novel by Raphael Sabatini. There was a 1924 silent film of the same name. The 1924 version is faithful to Sabatini’s book. Except for it’s title, the 1940 version has very little if anything to do with Sabatini’s novel. Errol became an overnight superstar starring in Sabatini’s “Captain… (more…)
THE SEA HAWK – “So Many Thrills In One Picture”
Third in a Series of 75th Anniversary Year Tributes to Errol Flynn’s Sea Hawk “THE GREATEST ADVENTURE IN ALL HISTORY” FERDY ON FILMS: A Superb Article www.ferdyonfilms.com…… BEST MOVIES BY FARR: An Excellent Video Review blip.tv…… CLASSIC FILM FREAK: And Excellent Review classicfilmfreak.com…… Music Video Tribute to “The Greatest Pirate Movie Ever Made” Strike for the Shores of Dover (Sailing… (more…)
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