Question 1

What does the term 'In like Flynn' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The closing titles mention the term but don't give context. Errol Flynn could charm his way into and out of any situation, meaning to be totally assured of success. In the 1960s, it evolved into the character Derek Flint in the spy spoofs Our Man Flint and In Like Flint.

Question 2

Which film is being shot at the end of In Like Flynn?

Accepted Answer

The film being shot at the end is presumably Captain Blood (1935), with Olivia de Havilland. Another pirate picture, The Sea Hawk (1940), does not match the wig and costume shown.

Question 3

Who plays the role of Errol Flynn in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cocquerel plays Errol Flynn.

Question 4

What was the name of Errol Flynn's yacht and its history?

Accepted Answer

Flynn's yacht was the 75-foot Sirocco, launched in 1929 as the Karenita. It had several names before Flynn purchased it in 1938 and renamed it Sirocco. It was a prize-winning racing yacht.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of In Like Flynn?

Accepted Answer

A mostly true account of future Hollywood star Errol Flynn's sea adventures in the early thirties, sailing from Australia to Papua in search of gold with his best friend Rex, a former Canadian smuggler; Dook, a handy English gentleman; and Charlie, a grumpy old sailor.

In Like Flynn

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