He is considered the first Hollywood action hero and had a rapid rise to stardom. But Errol Flynn also was on trial for rape and had relationships with underage girls. Behind the Hollywood legend — the sword fights, the swagger, the smouldering screen presence — is a far more complicated and surprising story.

This conversation was part of the Meet the Au

This conversation was part of the Meet the Author series at the Australian National University. 

Listen to Big Ideas – The rise of Australian actors in Hollywood

Speakers

Patricia O’BrianAdjunct Professor in the Asian Studies Program at Georgetown University; Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National UniversityAuthor of Errol Flynn: The True Story of Australia's Hollywood Icon

Frank Bongiorno (host)Donald Horne Professor of History and Public Ideas, University of Canberra