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Craig Johnson
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: A toast in Memoriam, Errol Flynn |
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Born a hundred years ago this year in Tazmania to a lecturer in Biology this person probably influenced many of us here on the myArmoury boards. I know he had a distinct influence on what I watched and read as a kid and today I lift a glass on the 50th anniversary of his passing.
To Errol Flynn who passed on this day 50 years ago.
Salute.
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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While a rogue and a bit of a sycophant, he was undoubtedly one of the most charismatic entertainers of his era, or any other. I wouldn't have my passion for the subject that I do if it wasn't for Flynn and a few others like him, and my childhood would have been a far more boring place.
Glass raised.
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Christopher Gregg
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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I'll second the sentiment. Robin Hood was certainly an influence on my childhood, even if it was an old movie then. Flynn was one of a kind!
Slainte!
Christopher Gregg
'S Rioghal Mo Dhream!
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Maurizio D'Angelo
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Craig,
I agree, maybe even educational for the children. Stealing is offense, but we must first know who the real thief.
Finally a word that is not necessary to translate. :p
Salute.:) (in Italian is equal)
Maurizio
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Jean-Carle Hudon
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject: flynn |
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You wonder how great he could have been in this time of technical achievements they couldn't even dream about back then...so yes, I'll have a scotch in his memory and my misspent youth watching his movies...JC
Bon coeur et bon bras
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Christian Henry Tobler
Location: Oxford, CT Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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Craig Johnson
Industry Professional
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject: Hale |
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Thank you for joining me gentlemen. His performances in the swashbucklers where something that where great to watch as a kid and I still enjoy.
Best
Craig
PS Glad you like the axes Christian :)
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Sam Gordon Campbell
Location: Australia. Joined: 16 Nov 2008
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Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Being a Tasmanian, I can assure you we hear about him and his exploits every other day :eek:
It doth wear thin after a while.
But on that note, recently watched his bit as Robin Hood, and I for one think it's right up there with Adam West's Batman, so campy it hurts, but it hurts so good :lol:
Happy Errol Flynn Day! :p
Member of Australia's Stoccata School of Defence since 2008.
Host of Crash Course HEMA.
Founder of The Van Dieman's Land Stage Gladiators.
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Adam Rudling
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Posted: Thu 15 Oct, 2009 2:54 am Post subject: |
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My childhood idol & never forgotten.
Pirate movies today owe so much ....
Salute !
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Eric Hejdström
Location: Visby, Sweden Joined: 13 Mar 2007
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Posted: Thu 15 Oct, 2009 4:55 am Post subject: |
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I saw Captain Blood when I was about five, when I was seven I wanted to be zorro on a masquerade so I could have a rapier and now I teach fencing... Errol Flynn surely made a name in the buissness.
Cheers Mr. Flynn!
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Jonathan Hopkins
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Posted: Thu 15 Oct, 2009 6:51 am Post subject: |
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Cheers, to an outstanding entertainer!
Here he is in "The Charge of the Light Brigade":
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Randall Moffett
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Posted: Fri 16 Oct, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: |
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His robin hood is a classic. Sometimes I wonder what he would have done if he had lived longer, what other great classics he'd have made. He certainly was a great actor.
RPM
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Michael Eging
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Posted: Fri 16 Oct, 2009 8:48 am Post subject: |
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I have Sea Hawks, Captain Blood and Robin Hood on DVD. What an inspiration those movies have been in my life. Cheers, Errol! :cool:
M. Eging
Hamilton, VA
www.silverhornechoes.com
Member of the HEMA Alliance
http://hemaalliance.com/
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Justin H. Núñez
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Posted: Fri 16 Oct, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: |
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I was going to post about Errol earlier this week and got totally bogged down with business!
Thanks Craig for remembering him!
Yes I think that Flynn impacted all of us in one way or another. He sure did me, it made me start fencing when I was eight and now at 34 I am still fencing. I think I was Capt Geoffrey Thorpe from the Sea Hawk for Halloween four years in a row when I was little, and I think I probably had Robin Hood memorized. He my not have been "the best" fencer in Hollywood, but he LOOKED the best with a sword.
I know who I am watching this weekend. :D
"Nothing in fencing is really difficult, it just takes work." - Aldo Nadi
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Greg Mele
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Location: Chicago, IL USA Joined: 20 Mar 2006
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