Errol Flynn filmography explained

Errol Flynn
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The film appearances of movie actor Errol Flynn (1909–1959) are listed here, including his short films and one unfinished feature.

Films

YearTitleDirectorRoleNotes
1933In the Wake of the BountyCharles ChauvelMade in Australia
Never released theatrically in the United States
I Adore YouGeorge KingBitFlynn had an unbilled bit part in this now lost film
1935Murder at Monte CarloRalph InceDyterFilmed in England at Warner Bros. Teddington Studios
Never released in the United States
Now believed to be a lost film
The Case of the Curious BrideMichael CurtizGregory MoxleyFlynn in a small, non-speaking role. The first of twelve films with director Michael Curtiz.
Don't Bet on BlondesRobert FloreyDavid Van DusenFlynn in a supporting role
Captain BloodMichael CurtizPeter BloodFlynn's first leading role in Hollywood
Based on the novel by Rafael Sabatini
Previously filmed in 1924 with J. Warren Kerrigan in the Flynn role
Flynn's first of eight films with Olivia de Havilland
1936The Charge of the Light BrigadeMichael CurtizCapt. (later Major) Geoffrey VickersFilmed on location in Lone Pine, California
1937Green LightFrank BorzageDr. Newell PageFlynn's first non-action lead role in Hollywood
The Prince and the PauperWilliam Keighley
William Dieterle (uncredited)
Miles HendonBased on the novel by Mark Twain
Another DawnWilliam DieterleCaptain Denny Roark
The Perfect SpecimenMichael CurtizGerald Beresford WicksFlynn's first comedy in Hollywood
1938The Adventures of Robin HoodMichael Curtiz
William Keighley
Sir Robin of Locksley (Robin Hood)Technicolor
Four's a CrowdMichael CurtizRobert Kensington Lansford
The SistersAnatole LitvakFrank Medlin
The Dawn PatrolEdmund GouldingCaptain CourtneyPreviously filmed in 1930 with Richard Barthelmess in the Flynn role
1939Dodge CityMichael CurtizWade HattonTechnicolor
Flynn's first Western
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and EssexMichael CurtizRobert Devereux (Earl of Essex)Technicolor
1940Virginia CityMichael CurtizCapt. Kerry BradfordReleased in sepia tone
Considered by some to be an unofficial sequel to Dodge City, however it bears no relation to that film whatsoever.
The Sea HawkMichael CurtizCapt Geoffrey ThorpeReleased with sepiatone sequence
Santa Fe TrailMichael CurtizJeb StuartReleased in sepiatone
1941Footsteps in the DarkLloyd BaconFrancis Warren
Dive BomberMichael CurtizLieutenant Douglas LeeTechnicolor
Flynn's last film with Michael Curtiz
They Died with Their Boots OnRaoul WalshGeorge Armstrong CusterFlynn's first film with Raoul Walsh, Flynn's last film with Olivia de Havilland
1942Desperate JourneyRaoul WalshFlight Lieutenant Terrence ForbesThe first time Flynn played an Australian on screen
Gentleman JimRaoul WalshJames J. Corbett
1943Edge of DarknessLewis MilestoneGunnar Brogge
Northern PursuitRaoul WalshSteve Wagner
Thank Your Lucky StarsDavid ButlerHimself
1944Uncertain GloryRaoul WalshJean PicardFlynn co-produced the film
1945Objective, Burma!Raoul WalshCaptain Nelson
San AntonioDavid Butler
Robert Florey (uncredited)
Raoul Walsh (uncredited)
Clay HardinTechnicolor
1946Never Say GoodbyeJames V. KernPhil Gayley
1947Cry WolfPeter GodfreyMark CaldwellFlynn's only venture into film noir
Escape Me NeverPeter GodfreySebastian DubrokPreviously filmed in 1935 with Hugh Sinclair in Flynn's role
The Lady from ShanghaiOrson WellesMan in Background Outside of CantinaUncredited cameo
1948Silver RiverRaoul WalshMike McCombFlynn's last film with Raoul Walsh
Adventures of Don JuanVincent ShermanDon Juan de MaranaTechnicolor
1949That Forsyte WomanCompton BennettSoames ForsyteTechnicolor
Flynn's first film outside Warner Bros. since 1935
It's a Great FeelingDavid ButlerJeffrey Bushdinkle
1950MontanaRay Enright
Raoul Walsh (uncredited)
Morgan LaneTechnicolor
Rocky MountainWilliam KeighleyLafe BarstowFlynn's last western
KimVictor SavilleMahbub Ali, the Red BeardTechnicolor
Filmed on location in India and in Lone Pine, California
1951Hello GodWilliam MarshallThe Man on Anzio BeachNever released in the United States
Adventures of Captain FabianWilliam Marshall
Robert Florey (uncredited)
Captain Michael Fabian
1952Mara MaruGordon DouglasGregory Mason
Against All FlagsGeorge ShermanBrian HawkeTechnicolor
Remade as The King's Pirate (1967) with Doug McClure in Flynn's role.
1953The Master of BallantraeWilliam KeighleyJamie DurrisdeerTechnicolor
Filmed in England and in Italy (Palermo)
Flynn's last film under his Warner Bros. contract
1954Crossed SwordsMilton Krims
Vittorio Vassarotti
RenzoPathécolor
Filmed in Italy
Released in Europe under the title Il Maestro di Don Giovanni
The Story of William TellJack CardiffWilliam TellCinemaScope
Filmed in Italy
Never completed
1955Lilacs in the SpringHerbert WilcoxJohn BeaumontEastmancolor
Filmed in England
Released in the United States as Let's Make Up
The Dark AvengerHenry LevinPrince EdwardCinemaScope
Eastman Color
Filmed in England
Released in the United States as The Warriors
King's RhapsodyHerbert WilcoxKing RichardCinemaScope
Eastman Color
Filmed in England
1957IstanbulJoseph PevneyJames BrennanCinemaScope
Technicolor
Previously filmed as Singapore (1947) with Fred MacMurray in Flynn's role.
The Big BoodleRichard WilsonNed SherwoodFilmed on location in Cuba
The Sun Also RisesHenry KingMike CampbellCinemaScope
Deluxe color
Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway
1958Too Much, Too SoonArt NapoleonJohn Barrymore
The Roots of HeavenJohn HustonMajor ForsytheCinemaScope
Deluxe color
Filmed on location in French Equatorial Africa
1959Cuban Rebel GirlsThe American Correspondent Filmed in Cuba; Posthumous release
Cuban StoryHimselfFilmed in Cuba; Posthumous release

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1956Screen Directors' Playhouse

The Sword of Villon

François VillonFirst TV appearance
1956The Errol Flynn TheatrePresenter 26 episodesFilmed in England[1]
1957Playhouse 90

Without Incident

1959Goodyear Theatre

The Golden Shanty

Short films

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
1935A Dream Comes TrueHimselfGeorge BilsonA behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry.
Pirate Party on Catalina IsleHimselfAlexander Van HornTechnicolor
1938Breakdowns of 1938HimselfOuttakes from several movies, including The Adventures of Robin Hood
For Auld Lang SyneHimselfA short showing celebrities aiding the Will Rogers Memorial Fund
1943Show Business at WarHimselfLouis De Rochemont
1952Cruise of the ZacaHimself / narratorErrol FlynnTechnicolor
Deep Sea FishingHimself / narratorErrol FlynnTechnicolor

Unmade films

The following projects were announced for Errol Flynn but were not made:

Films made with other actors

Flynn was announced for the following movies which were made with other actors:

Box office rankings

At the height of his career, exhibitors voted Flynn among the leading stars in Britain, the US and Australia in various polls:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bfi | Film & Tv Database | Errol Flynn Theatre . https://web.archive.org/web/20090115041629/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/26763 . dead . 2009-01-15 . Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk . 2012-10-25.
  2. News: Reinhardt Will Produce "Danton", Spectacular Tale of French Revolution: Flynn May Act Title Role in Warner Film Fred MacMurray in 'General Dies at Dawn;' Wheeler-Woolsey's Next Opus Announced; Talbot Plays in "Smart Sister". Schallert, Edwin. Apr 3, 1936. Los Angeles Times. 11.
  3. News: Edwin Schallert. Errol Flynn Will Star in Two Films Following Long Vacation: James Stewart May Portray Dog Fancier. Los Angeles Times . Dec 1, 1937. A15.
  4. News: Burns and Allen Assigned Lead Roles in Paramount's "Havana": Bob Benchley in Short; Also to Do Feature. Schallert, Edwin. Jan 7, 1938. Los Angeles Times. 10.
  5. News: Screen News Here and in Hollywood: Samuel Goldwyn to Start at Once Production of 'Blackout Over Europe' Aviation Drama Today 'Flight at Midnight' to Open at Loew's Criterion--Strand Will Hold Over 'The Old Maid' Fonda's New Assignment Signed for Various Casts Of Local Origin. Douglas W. Churchill . Sep 6, 1939. New York Times. 32.
  6. News: Warners List New Pictures: Studio Will Produce 48 Feature-Length Films During 1940–41. Los Angeles Times. 10 June 1940. A3.
  7. News: Warners to Issue 48 Feature Films: 'Action' Called Keynote of the 1940–41 Production Plans, According to Executive War Dramas Scheduled 'Story of Sergeant York' and 'Lost Battalion' to Be Made --Starring Vehicles Set Two Films for Bette Davis Edward G. Robinson to Star Other Plans Are Listed. New York Times 10 June 1940: 20..
  8. News: DRAMA: John Howard Wins Lead in 'Arouse and Beware'. Schallert, Edwin. Nov 14, 1939. Los Angeles Times. A17.
  9. News: Bolivar to Be Limned by Both Gable, Flynn. Schallert, Edwin. Mar 21, 1940. Los Angeles Times. 12.
  10. News: Screen News Here and in Hollywood: Castings for 'There Goes Lona Henry' and 'Bombardier' Are Announced by RKO New York Town' Opens Comedy Drama at Paramount Today -- Board of Review Conference Tomorrow. Nov 12, 1941. New York Times. 31.
  11. News: Hedda Hopper's Hollywood. Los Angeles Times. Nov 13, 1941. A11.
  12. News: Drama: Alexis Will Hunt Spies; Muni Wanted for 'Hugo' Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times . Nov 27, 1942. 12.
  13. News: Metro to Make 'Nine Marines' in Episode Form -- Sheridan, Flynn, Bogart Will Star in Fantasy. Telephone to The New York Times. Mar 9, 1943. New York Times. 18.
  14. News: Screen News: Warners to Star Flynn in 'Don't Ever Leave Me' of Local Origin . New York Times . June 14, 1945. 23.
  15. News: By Way of Report: Film Shortage Brings Goldwyn Blast at Double Features--Other Matters Visitors and Their Plans British Plans. A.H. Weiler. New York Times . Feb 11, 1945. X3.
  16. News: Ida Lupino, Flynn Will Star in 'Stallion Road'. Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times . Sep 14, 1945. 9.
  17. News: News of the Screen: Stromberg Names Ida Lupino for Lead Role in 'The Young Widow'--'Destiny' at the Rialto Today. New York Times. Feb 2, 1945. 15.
  18. News: Errol Flynn May Act 'Man Without Friends'. Schallert, Edwin. Dec 31, 1945. Los Angeles Times. A3.
  19. News: Now He's the Serious Mr. Flynn. Chicago Daily Tribune . Feb 17, 1946. C3.
  20. News: O'Shea' Mohicans' Star; Flynn May Be Cowboy. Schallert, Edwin. June 21, 1946. Los Angeles Times. A2.
  21. News: Flynn Still Romancer; Smuggling Expose Due. Schallert, Edwin. Dec 8, 1947. Los Angeles Times. A9.
  22. News: Drama and Film: Flynn Alpinist Soon; History Beckons Wayne. Schallert, Edwin. Aug 4, 1947. Los Angeles Times. A2.
  23. News: 'Most Ambitious' Year Planned at Warner Studio. Los Angeles Times . Jan 7, 1948. A3.
  24. News: Errol Flynn to Do Roll in Turquoise': Actor Set for Lead in Warner Film of Anya Seton's Story of Adventure in Southwest. Thomas F. Brady. Dec 9, 1947. New York Times. 38.
  25. News: Hedda Hopper. Russell May Star With Kelly, Sinatra. Los Angeles Times . Oct 28, 1948. A7.
  26. News: Lead in 'Candy Kid' for Errol Flynn: Actor Will Play Gambler Role in Warner Film Based on Story by MacDougall. Thomas F. Brady. Jan 1949. 10.
  27. News: Flynn and Dandy: Looking at Hollywood. Hedda Hopper. Chicago Daily Tribune. May 29, 1949. C4.
  28. News: Preminger Plans Film in Hong Kong: Fox Producer and Scenarist, Dunne, Return From China With Idea for Picture. Thomas F. Brady . Mar 24, 1949. New York Times. 35.
  29. News: Looking at Hollywood. Hopper, Hedda. Mar 24, 1949. Chicago Daily Tribune. A6.
  30. News: 'Besieged Heart' Likely Swanson Film; Lupino to Star 'Roxanne' Powers. Schallert, Edwin. May 9, 1950. Los Angeles Times. B9.
  31. News: Drama: Crime Thriller Slated for Flynn; Cobb Deal Looms for Wexley Film. Schallert, Edwin. May 11, 1950. Los Angeles Times. A15.
  32. News: Trevor Howard Signed for Allen Film; Ladd Again Hero of Outdoors. Schallert, Edwin. Sep 27, 1950. Los Angeles Times. 19.
  33. News: 'Bengal Tiger' Offers Errol Flynn Possibilities; Ames Okays British Film. Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times. Aug 28, 1952. B9.
  34. News: Goldstein Speeds Story of Raleigh; Deborah Kerr to Visit Africa. Schallert, Edwin. Sep 18, 1952. Los Angeles Times. A11.
  35. News: Morris Producer-Star for Arctic Film; Eve Miller in Rogers Story. Schallert, Edwin. Jan 29, 1952. Los Angeles Times. A7.
  36. News: 'Talisman' Held Flynn Probability; Sperling Spurs Science Fiction. Schallert, Edwin. Aug 17, 1953. Los Angeles Times. B9.
  37. News: Drama: 'Abdullah' on Program for Flynn, Addams; Anne Francis Gets Top Break. Schallert, Edwin. Nov 25, 1953. Los Angeles Times. B7.
  38. News: 'Dragonfly' Hovering for Flynn; 'Wax Works' Captures Phyllis Kirk. Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times . Jan 22, 1953. 19.
  39. News: Drama: Errol Flynn Planning 'White Witch'; Africa Beckons Duff, Strauss. Schallert, Edwin. Apr 7, 1954. Los Angeles Times. B9.
  40. News: Flynn Would Promote Evans Career; 'Kill Me Gently' New Thriller. Schallert, Edwin. May 23, 1957. Los Angeles Times. C11.
  41. News: Looking at Hollywood: Stewart Granger to Star in Movie Version of 'Man of the West'. Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune . May 24, 1956. c2.
  42. News: Here's Switch: Flynn to Play a Teetotaler Bacon, James. Chicago Daily Tribune . June 29, 1958. 19.
  43. http://crawleyscastingcalls.com/index.php?option=com_actors&Itemid=56&id=1058&lettre=F "Errol Flynn" at Crawleys Casting Calls
  44. News: Warners List New Pictures: Studio Will Produce 48 Feature-Length Films During 1940–41. Los Angeles Times . June 10, 1940. A3.
  45. News: Warners Plan Timely Film, 'Bomb Shelter': McCrea May Do Air Yarn Herbert Comedy Chosen Color Opus for Garson Wood Seeking Murphy Flynn Subject Named Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times . Nov 2, 1940. A7.
  46. News: Gallup Poll to Form Basis for Film Shorts: Orson Welles Takes a Stand Regarding His Controversial 'Citizen Kane' by Thomas M. Pryor. New York Times . Mar 16, 1941. X5.
  47. News: Errol Flynn Set for Comedy Role: He Will Star in Warner's 'One Last Fling'--Agnes De Mille Is Engaged for Musical. Dec 10, 1946. New York Times. 43.
  48. News: Red Beard Role Looms for Flynn; Albright, Wallace Joining Carson. Schallert, Edwin. May 17, 1949. Los Angeles Times. A7.
  49. News: Two Movie Firms Merge Interests: Fidelity and Erskine Also List Ambitious Schedule for the New Production Company Western Slated for Flynn. Thomas F. Brady . Mar 6, 1950. New York Times. 28.
  50. News: Warners to Make 8 Films in 5 Weeks: Studio Reveals Heavy Schedule Ending Long Inactivity -Many Casts Selected. Thomas F. Brady. New York Times . Mar 31, 1949. 30.
  51. News: Hedda Hopper. Deborah Kerr Stars in 'Solomon's Mines'. Los Angeles Times . July 23, 1949. 6.
  52. News: Drama: Hawks to Film 'Big Sky;' Maxwell Anderson Named in Deal; Staiola Pacted. Schallert, Edwin. Mar 13, 1950. Los Angeles Times. B7.
  53. News: Best Films and Acting. . Launceston, Tasmania . 18 March 1938 . 9 July 2012 . 11. Late News Edition and Daily. National Library of Australia.
  54. News: Film News of the Week. Surprises in Annual Poll. . 25 January 1940 . 9 July 2012 . 25 . National Library of Australia.
  55. News: Popular Players. . Perth . 24 February 1939 . 9 July 2012 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  56. News: Fan Fare. . Brisbane . 11 January 1940 . 9 July 2012 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
  57. News: Film World. . Perth . 16 February 1940 . 9 July 2012 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
  58. News: Film World. . Perth . 21 February 1941 . 9 July 2012 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
  59. https://archive.org/stream/variety141-1941–01#page/n49/mode/2up
  60. News: Mickey Rooney Tops List Three Times in a Row: Leads Money-Making Stars Again in 1941; Hollywood Luminaries Pay Capital a Visit; Items of News and Gossip of the Theater. The Washington Post. Jan 2, 1942. 18.
  61. News: The Screen's First Money-Spinneks FOR 1942. . Melbourne . 27 February 1943 . 9 July 2012 . 6 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine . National Library of Australia.
  62. News: Drama: Lois Andrews to Gain Spotlight in 'Frolics' Rooney World Favorite 'Hostages' Pair Named Opus by Brown Bought Warners to Keep Lupino Sibyl Bowan Wins Role. Los Angeles Times . Jan 9, 1943. A7.
  63. News: Drama and Film: Pin-Up Betty Grable Top Box-Office Star Scarcity of Women in 'Best' List Noted; Bob Hope Climbs Steadily, Hits Second. Los Angeles Times . Dec 25, 1943. A8.
  64. News: Bing Crosby Again Tops Money-Making Star List. Los Angeles Times . Dec 27, 1946. A3.
  65. News: An Irishman's Diary. The Irish Times. Dec 30, 1946. 5.