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Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn as Maid Marion and Robin Hood (Perfection!)

August 9, 2022 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin HoodOlivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was directed by the wonderful Micahel Curtiz and is (without question) one of the most iconic and entertaining films ever made. The cast includes Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette, and Alan Hale.

This is one of those wonderful films that, somehow, seems more enjoyable each time you watch it.

You can buy the iconic The Adventures of Robin Hood on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.


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Olivia de Havilland: Behind the Scenes of Gone With the Wind Pictures

April 10, 2022 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland, Behind the Scenes of Gone With the Wind

Olivia de Havilland, Behind the Scenes of Gone With the Wind

The beautiful and incredibly talented Olivia de Havilland gave such a remarkable performance in Gone With the Wind that many people seem to have the impression that she was much like the character she played (Melanie). Truth be told, she had many of her wonderful, charming qualities but she actually seems to have had more Scarlett in her than Melanie!

Obviously she wasn’t conniving or mean, like Scarlett, but she was very much a strong woman who never backed down from anything or anyone.

Absolutely love the amount of spirit and strength this woman had coursing through her!

These photos of Olivia were taken behind the scenes of Gone With the Wind. She was such a beautiful actress, it’s always amazing to me when viewers are expected to accept her as the “lesser” attractive female in any scenario. Nonsense! They could try to dress her down or make her appear commonplace, but her beauty always came shining through.

You can find Gone with the Wind on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.

Olivia de Havilland, Behind the Scenes of Gone With the Wind

Olivia de Havilland, On the Set of GWTW

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Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant by Victoria Amador (Raving Review of the Next Book You Need to Read)

March 28, 2022 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant

Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant

Before reading Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant by Victoria Amador, I would have described Olivia de Havilland this way: “One of the most talented, beautiful, strong, and beloved stars of all time.”

AFTER reading Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant by Victoria Amador, I would have described Olivia de Havilland this way: “One of the most talented, beautiful, strong, and beloved stars of all time… and quite possibly the most complex and completely fascinating one.”

For whatever reasons, it seems that many of my favorite actors and actresses were, at one time or another (in varying degrees) were capable of being…. well… hell on wheels. Henry Fonda, Ann Sheridan, Olivia de Havilland, James Cagney, Bette Davis… I dearly love each star but can’t even begin to count the time I’ve read something about each one and thought, “Holy cats, why did he/she say that?!” or “Wow… why did they act that way?!”

I mean, when they felt they were in the right, they could out-stubborn any mule in the county. Over time, I’ve decided that they said “that” and acted “that way” because they darn well felt they were in the right!

Good enough for me.

Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City 

Olivia de Havilland, without question, was one of the most talented of all old Hollywood actresses. She was also, unquestionably, one of the most beautiful. Somehow her beauty was seldom the focus in the majority of her roles. In fact, we’re often (bizarre as it is) expected to view her as the “less attractive” female in a film or as the ‘invisible” one. Each time it happens, I think, “What a crock of bull!”

She was stunning, period.

Another claim that can be made for this extraordinary actress is that she was one of the all-time most loved and universally appreciated and respected stars ever. EVER. I will always be so very thankful that she lived long enough to realize this and I like to believe it meant as much to her as her films, awards, and many accolades.

From the Back Cover:

Legendary actress and two-time Academy Award winner Olivia de Havilland (1916–2020) is best known for her role as Melanie Wilkes in Gone with the Wind (1939). She often inhabited characters who were delicate, elegant, and refined. At the same time, she was a survivor with a fierce desire to direct her own destiny on and off the screen. She won a lawsuit against Warner Bros. over a contract dispute that changed the studio contract system forever, and is also noted for her long feud with her sister, actress Joan Fontaine.

Victoria Amador utilizes extensive interviews and forty years of personal correspondence with de Havilland to present an in-depth look at the life and career of this celebrated actress, from her theatrical ambitions at a young age to becoming one of the most well-known starlets in Tinseltown. Readers are given an inside look at her love affairs with iconic cinema figures such as James Stewart and John Huston, as well as her onscreen partnership with Errol Flynn. Amador also details how de Havilland became the first woman to serve as the president of the Cannes Film Festival in 1965, and showcases how, even in her later years, she remained active but selective in film and television until 1988. A new chapter covers de Havilland’s death at the age of 104 in July 2020.

Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant is a tribute to one of Hollywood’s greatest legends―a lady who evolved from a gentle heroine to a strong-willed, respected, and admired artist.

About the Author: Victoria Amador has taught at a number of universities in the United Kingdom and other countries. She is the author of The Gothic Portal: An Online Resource for Academics and Aficionados of Gothic Cultural Productions from 1976 to 2008, and a number of articles on the gothic in film and literature.

At the first of the book review, I mentioned that Olivia de Havilland was “…quite possibly the most complex and completely fascinating..’ star of all time. Trust me when I say I’ve read about a lot of old Hollywood stars. A LOT. My shelves are full of biographies and autobiographies I’ve read and reread. Many actors, actresses, and directors were fascinating – many said and did wonderfully interesting things. But none top the lady we’re talking about today.

What made her so complex and fascinating? Where do I begin? For one thing her feminine, graceful… often even delicate… appearance and her refined manners were in direct contrast to the strong, fiery, and (at times) stubborn woman who resided behind them.

Think of the character of Melanie in Gone with the Wind. Arguably the strongest characters in the entire film, Mammy and Melanie, are not the ones you’d immediately equate with strength. When you see photos of Olivia de Havilland as Melanie, or say Maid Marion, you don’t necessarily see fierceness… and yet, this lady was completely fierce!

In her extraordinary biography, Victoria Amador presents all sides of Olivia de Havilland and, in doing so, she gives us a picture of an extraordinary lady – even more extraordinary than we ever dared to hope she would be!

I would imagine that there were a few times when the author (out of great affection and respect for her subject) weighed whether or not to include something in particular. I could see myself asking, “Should I point out that Olivia had somewhat of a tantrum, here?” or “Do I HAVE to mention that the cast and crew didn’t really care for her? Maybe I could just leave that out…”

However, leaving out even the smallest detail wouldn’t provide this complex look at a very complex lady.

Olivia de Havilland took on an entire studio and changed a system that had been in place in Hollywood long before she arrived. An actress did that! During a time when women simply weren’t supposed to do such things. The same Olivia de Havilland spoke of co-stars and acquaintances with great respect and never spoke out of turn or stooped to vulgar gossip or name-calling. Her upbringing and manners were almost always on display… until they didn’t serve her, that is!

I hope my great affection for this actress comes through in my words because I certainly feel it in my heart. She was one in a billion and I am fascinated by her. Was she perfect? Oh, heck no. Did she apparently behave in a way that probably made her a pain in the butt for co-stars and crews. Oh, you bet she did! But here’s the thing, I wouldn’t dare hope for her to have been any different… and, when you read this wonderful book, neither will you.

I also love that each of Olivia’s films are presented, one by one, with WONDERFUL information about the plot, cast, director, and (best of all) Olivia’s views of each. The films she made with Errol Flynn are presented in a way where you feel the emotions and the passion of the two stars. I also very much love all of the details about her relationships with James Stewart and John Huston and, as a Henry Fonda fanatic, I love how much respect Olivia had for him.

Love it a great deal.

I hope you’ll grab a copy of Victoria Amador’s extraordinary Olivia de Havilland biography right away.  Olivia and all of the other (some, nearly as fascinating as the lady, herself) stars in the book will provide you with a visit you’ll never forget.

Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant (Amazon link) by Victoria Amador is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle on Amazon.

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, The Charge of the Light Brigade

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, The Charge of the Light Brigade

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Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City (Wonderful Western!)

February 5, 2022 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City

One of my personal favorite Westerns is one a lot of people haven’t even heard of… Dodge City (1939, directed by Michael Curtiz). It stars Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Anne Sheridan, Alan Hale, Bruce Cabot, and Henry Travers.

You can find Dodge City on Amazon (link to the dvd) or watch the movie on Prime Video. If you love Westerns, you’re going to really enjoy this one!

Olivia de Havilland, Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland

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Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

January 20, 2022 By Joi

Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Iconic film. Iconic actor. Iconic actress. Iconic film couple. Sums it up pretty well, I’d say… and yet it STILL doesn’t say enough about the magic of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland as Robin Hood and Maid Marion in the wonderful The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). Directed by the wonderful Micahel Curtiz, the legendary film also stars Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette, and Alan Hale.

If you haven’t seen this fun and colorful film, it’s the perfect time for a revisit!

You can buy the iconic The Adventures of Robin Hood on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.

Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

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The New Year Brings a Few Changes to Hollywood Yesterday!

December 31, 2021 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Olivia de Havilland, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

First of all, I will be adding a lot more content on the old Hollywood and classic television blog in the coming year.

  • More reviews of movies and classic tv shows.
  • More book reviews (biographies, autobiographies, reference books, memoirs..)
  • More biographical information about the stars and directors we love so much.
  • More quotes from these stars and directors.
  • More quotes from movies, radio shows, and classic television shows.
  • More collectibles for those of us who adore them.
  • More classic cartoons and animated movies – two personal obsessions that I don’t talk nearly enough about!

More content is a better way to keep the stars’ shining brightly and to encourage old Hollywood friends like you to see their films and read their biographies.

At first I considered stopping the Picture of the Day but, after thinking about it, I’m going to keep it going and simply add more content as well.

Also, about the comments. Blogs have “plugins,” little beauties that help the blogger run their blog more efficiently. One such plugin I used for years helped keep “spam” out of the comments. Unfortunately this plugin simply stopped working and I have been flooded with spam comments – so many that I can’t even see the quality ones half the time! For this reason, I have disabled comments until I can find a new plugin that actually comes to work each day!

In the meantime, if you have something you’d like to tell me, my e-mail address is to the right and on my About page and Contact Page. Also, I am always on my Hollywood Yesterday Twitter Page – if you want to discuss any film or star, I’d love to hear from you! ~ Joi (“Joy”)


Olivia De Havilland 1946 Photo Print (Amazon link)

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Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

December 27, 2021 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland

There are many things in life that baffle me (parallel parking, algebra, the fascination some people have with politics…) but one of the baffling things of all is how Olivia de Havilland was often treated as an “average looking” character instead of the raging beauty she was! Seriously – how many films are we supposed to believe that she was the “less attractive” female or that she was Plan B to a Plan A who had absolutely nothing on  her?!

I mean, come on, the lady was ridiculously beautiful!

Olivia de Havilland, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland

The photos here are, of course, from a movie where she did get to be the center of attention and did she ever wear it beautifully!?! The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was the 3rd of 8 times she co-starred with Errol Flynn… an actor who was absolutely aware of her great beauty!

You can buy the iconic The Adventures of Robin Hood on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.

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Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood

December 19, 2021 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, The Adventures of Robin HoodOlivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

There are many reasons to love The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938, directed by Michael Curtiz) but the main two reasons are pictured above. Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn made movie magic every time they teamed up and this film, their third of eight collaborations, is certainly no exception.

The only thing I dislike about the entire film is Errol’s wig. I realize it was necessary for the character, I suppose… but each time I watch this one, it takes me a while to keep from getting distracted by it!

To be fair, though, I’m pretty easily distracted. Now what were we talking about??

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, The Adventures of Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

You can buy the iconic The Adventures of Robin Hood on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.

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Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn: Dodge City (1939)

September 19, 2021 By Joi

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn were one of the all-time GREAT movie couples. The talent was off the charts and the chemistry was out of this world. One of my favorite of their movies is Dodge City (1939), a film that really doesn’t get nearly enough attention!

The western was directed by the great Michael Curtiz and also stars Ann Sheridan, Bruce Cabot, and Alan Hale.

You can find Dodge City on Amazon (link to the dvd) or watch the movie on Prime Video.

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn in Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

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BOTD in 1903, The Larger than Life Errol Flynn

June 20, 2021 By Joi

Errol Flynn, San Antonio

Errol Flynn, San Antonio (1945)

One of the greatest, most colorful, and certainly most popular actors of all time, Errol Flynn was BORD in 1909 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. He often reminds me of another wonderful actor (who also died far too soon), Heath Ledger. The fact that they were both born in Australia is pretty ironic.

One of the things that fascinates me most about Flynn was his ability to (very believably) transition from role to role – oftentimes very different roles! He was just as believable as a swashbuckler as he was a cowboy and just as believable as Don Juan as he was Robin Hood.

“If I have any genius it is a genius for living.” ~ Errol Flynn

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, Dodge City

Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn, Dodge City

Errol Flynn is oftentimes a bit of a controversial figure among old Hollywood enthusiasts and film historians. I always hate when anyone devotes time and effort to trying to “knock down” a star who is no longer with us. They contributed to the old Hollywood that we know and love so much – why is it so hard for some people to focus on the positives and leave the negatives in the background… where, of course, they’d prefer their own faults and shortcomings to remain.

I literally encountered a woman once who (after every positive word I said about Errol Flynn), countered with a negative word. I finally just dropped the subject and asked who her favorite was. She said his name, and while I won’t mention it here out of respect to the actor, he had done everything she had just accused Errol Flynn of! When I gently pointed this out, she laughed and said, “Oh I try not to think about any of that!”

Ummm… okay? I am perfectly fine with that. Just extend the same courtesy to everyone else!

Errol Flynn lived life on his own terms, was spoken highly of by his co-stars, and was seemingly adored by his leading ladies. He left us with larger than life performances – none greater than the one of Errol Flynn, himself.

Concluded Below…

Errol Flynn and Maureen O'Hara in Against All Flags

Errol Flynn and Maureen O’Hara in Against All Flags

Errol Flynn’s last words were, reportedly (and VERY believably!), “I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”


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