Errol Flynn 1909-1959 - Page 2

Soft Pillow · November 17th, 2009, 07:10 PM

History has recorded Errol's birth in Hobart which is the state capital of Tasmania. While there are similarities due to its proximity to Australia in both history & culture, several factors acknowledge that it is also different. The majority of Australians do not view Errol Flynn as an Australian actor! The picture posted is from 1923 in London.

**marlon** · November 17th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Read his autobigraphy 'My wicked, wicked ways' twenty plus years ago, one of the best reads I've ever had and would highly recommend it.

A great teller of tall tales, Errol's story was far more outlandish and exciting than any of his films. Not sure how much of it was true, but even if only some, the guy lived a wild life most of us can only dream. Have been a fan ever since.

Soft Pillow · November 17th, 2009, 08:50 PM

How very true Marlon! The first printing of Errol's book which was greatly assisted by the late Earl Conrad had no passages that were censored while subsequent editions deleted what was written regarding certain details involving mostly his first wife Lili Damita. My Wicked, Wicked Ways originally published in 1959 shocked many such as Noel Coward but the book was ahead of its time in flamboyant style. No doubt there were elements that may have been fiction but for the most part it seemed accurate. Tony Thomas wrote a very fine book titled "Errol Flynn: The Spy Who Never Was" but I believe it's long out of print. Errol did so much more in 50 years than most of us could ever do in 100!

**tabler** · November 18th, 2009, 08:32 AM

To fans of Errol Flynn I recommend reading the David Niven book 'Bring On The Empty Horses'. Niven and Flynn were good friends and Niven gives a great insight into the character of Flynn. Actually the book gives great insight into Hollywood of a bygone era.

firekind · November 19th, 2009, 12:57 AM

class man. just bought 'My wicked, wicked ways'

snorkie · November 19th, 2009, 01:52 AM

Errol Flynn was the finest of the swashbucklers - surpassing even the excellent Douglas Fairbanks - and one fine rogue, as well. 'The Sea Hawk' is my favorite Flynn feature.

BTW, the next time you're watching Robin Hood remember that Basil Rathbone, the finest swordsman in Hollywood, said he could have killed Flynn at anytime.

Nick Danger · November 19th, 2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snorkie

BTW, the next time you're watching Robin Hood remember that Basil Rathbone, the finest swordsman in Hollywood, said he could have killed Flynn at anytime.

Flynn was a decent swordsman himself. He was trained by a Belgian world champion. Flynn may not have been as good as Rathbone, but he wasn't chopped liver either.

Errol would've fucking KILLED Basil in a boxing match -- he once beat up John Huston in a fight over Olivia De Haviland!

Soft Pillow · November 25th, 2009, 06:11 AM

"He was an enchanting creature. I had more fun with Errol than everybody else put together. It was never ending fun."

~ David Niven

(I have salvaged many pics of Errol... these are from The Zaca.)

**danton** · December 22nd, 2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Danger

Flynn was a decent swordsman himself. He was trained by a Belgian world champion. Flynn may not have been as good as Rathbone, but he wasn't chopped liver either.

Errol would've fucking KILLED Basil in a boxing match -- he once beat up John Huston in a fight over Olivia De Haviland!

Niven tells how on the set of 'Charge of the Light Brigade' whilst waiting for the shoot to begin lined up on horseback, someone built like a heavyweight had the idea to tickle Flynn's horse with a rubber tipped lance. The horse reared and threw Flynn to the ground and the crowd of extras laughed themselves silly. Flynn got up and shook himself. When he asked which so-and-so did the deed, a supremely confident voice answered "I did". This bloke was really built according to Niven. Flynn went for him like a tiger and beat nine bells out of him. It might of course been a one sided affair since the extra would be conscious that he was in effect fighting the man who was the point of the movie in essence. But Flynn was no shrinking violet.

I like Flynn who is a man's man. I am sorry people denigrate his memory and have sought to impose a cowardly and even treasonable narrative on his life. He did not go to war, but then neither did Wayne or George Bush Jnr.

Mufflover · December 22nd, 2009, 07:50 PM

Agreed. For me, the best of all Flynns ( and Nivens!) was The Dawn Patrol. Flynn, Niven, Rathbone, Donald Crisp ... all perfect.

November 17th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#12
marlon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Up on the roof Posts: 8,819 Thanks: 36,119 Thanked 341,948 Times in 8,959 Posts	Read his autobigraphy 'My wicked, wicked ways' twenty plus years ago, one of the best reads I've ever had and would highly recommend it. A great teller of tall tales, Errol's story was far more outlandish and exciting than any of his films. Not sure how much of it was true, but even if only some, the guy lived a wild life most of us can only dream. Have been a fan ever since. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* “I don't think it's the nature of any man to be monogamous. Men are propelled by genetically ordained impulses over which they have no control to distribute their seed.” *Marlon Brando*

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tabler Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St James Park Posts: 7,029 Thanks: 112,507 Thanked 146,054 Times in 8,009 Posts	To fans of Errol Flynn I recommend reading the David Niven book 'Bring On The Empty Horses'. Niven and Flynn were good friends and Niven gives a great insight into the character of Flynn. Actually the book gives great insight into Hollywood of a bygone era. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Velcome to zee Forum. You must obey zee rules!* Last edited by tabler; November 18th, 2009 at 08:52 AM..

November 19th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#16
snorkie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gizmonics Institute Posts: 521 Thanks: 2,711 Thanked 4,566 Times in 510 Posts	Always fun to watch Errol Flynn was the finest of the swashbucklers - surpassing even the excellent Douglas Fairbanks - and one fine rogue, as well. 'The Sea Hawk' is my favorite Flynn feature. BTW, the next time you're watching Robin Hood remember that Basil Rathbone, the finest swordsman in Hollywood, said he could have killed Flynn at anytime. __________________ Searching for Swedish Erotica #0186 - SWING TIME (John Holmes, Johnny Keyes). Also, PLEASURE CRUISE (Andrea True, Harry Reems). Last edited by snorkie; November 19th, 2009 at 04:33 PM..

November 25th, 2009, 06:11 AM	#18
Soft Pillow Blocked! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 124 Thanks: 279 Thanked 460 Times in 119 Posts	Quotation From A Great Friend... "He was an enchanting creature. I had more fun with Errol than everybody else put together. It was never ending fun." ~ David Niven *(I have salvaged many pics of Errol... these are from The Zaca.)*

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November 17th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#11
Soft Pillow Blocked! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 124 Thanks: 279 Thanked 460 Times in 119 Posts	History has recorded Errol's birth in Hobart which is the state capital of Tasmania. While there are similarities due to its proximity to Australia in both history & culture, several factors acknowledge that it is also different. The majority of Australians do not view Errol Flynn as an Australian actor! The picture posted is from 1923 in London.

November 17th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#13
Soft Pillow Blocked! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 124 Thanks: 279 Thanked 460 Times in 119 Posts	How very true Marlon! The first printing of Errol's book which was greatly assisted by the late Earl Conrad had no passages that were censored while subsequent editions deleted what was written regarding certain details involving mostly his first wife Lili Damita. My Wicked, Wicked Ways originally published in 1959 shocked many such as Noel Coward but the book was ahead of its time in flamboyant style. No doubt there were elements that may have been fiction but for the most part it seemed accurate. Tony Thomas wrote a very fine book titled "Errol Flynn: The Spy Who Never Was" but I believe it's long out of print. Errol did so much more in 50 years than most of us could ever do in 100!

November 19th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#15
firekind Blocked! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 Thanks: 23 Thanked 79 Times in 13 Posts	class man. just bought 'My wicked, wicked ways'

December 22nd, 2009, 07:50 PM	#20
Mufflover Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,263 Times in 168 Posts	Agreed. For me, the best of all Flynns ( and Nivens!) was The Dawn Patrol. Flynn, Niven, Rathbone, Donald Crisp ... all perfect.