A Tasmanian Bisexual (Press, 17 January 1981)

The book "Errol Flynn: The Untold Story," authored by Charles Higham and released in 1980, is a biography that delves into the tumultuous life of the iconic actor Errol Flynn. While Flynn is celebrated for his on-screen portrayal of masculinity and charm, the biography uncovers a darker side to his persona. Higham paints Flynn as a complex individual marked by his vices, including alcoholism, drug addiction, and bisexuality. The book suggests that Flynn had a notorious reputation for his sexual exploits, including encounters with underage girls, and he faced multiple accusations of rape. Higham's narrative largely relies on anecdotes from Flynn's friends, acquaintances, and adversaries, giving the biography a gossipy tone that occasionally borders on sensationalism, not unlike the embellishments found in Flynn's own autobiography, "My Wicked Wicked Ways." Furthermore, the biography touches on Flynn's antisemitism, a trait that was particularly unsuitable in the Hollywood environment of his era. It also mentions his connection to a character named Dr H. F. Erben, alleged to have been involved with Nazi activities during World War II, which raises questions about Flynn's own political affiliations, although the evidence of him being a spy is tenuous at best. Overall, Higham's portrayal of Flynn reveals a man who, despite his heroic on-screen image, was plagued by inner turmoil and questionable morality. The biography serves as an exploration of Flynn’s life as a macho figure, ultimately presenting a rather unpleasant view of a celebrity whose bravado concealed a more unsettling reality.

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