- TitleErrol Flynn collection compiled by Trudy McVicker, 1929 - 1985 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1929 - 1985 (inclusive)
1980 - 1985 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
1.3 linear ft. of papers
1. Production files; 2. Subject files.
- Summary
The collection includes production files which contain clippings and reviews for such films as the Australian-produced IN THE WAKE OF THE BOUNTY (1933), one of Flynn's earliest films, THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938), and THE PRVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX (1939). The subject files consist primarily of correspondence, clippings, and articles. Much of McVicker’s research investigates the veracity of author Charles Higham’s allegations that Flynn was a Nazi sympathizer involved in espionage during World War II. Of note are photocopies of Flynn’s birth certificate, an unclassified FBI document regarding his association with suspected Nazi agent Dr. Hermann Frederick Erben, and his naturalization papers from the Department of State, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
- BiographyTrudy McVicker, a fan of Flynn's and collector of Flynn memorabilia, began researching the actor in 1980 in an effort to refute allegations that he was a Nazi spy during World War II. McVicker’s interest in Flynn dates back to the late 1940s when she was a teenager; she was a resident of Illinois.
- Errol Flynn was an Australian-born actor active from 1933 until his death in 1959. He is best known for his work in swashbuckling adventure films such as CAPTAIN BLOOD, THE SEA HAWK, and THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD as well as westerns such as DODGE CITY and SANTA FE TRAIL.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Trudy McVicker, 1987
- Preferred citationErrol Flynn collection compiled by Trudy McVicker, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings