Comments on: CAMP DAVID APRIL 2009: FERDY MAYNE http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/ Film Reviews and Articles - Since 1909 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:40:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: David Del Valle http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-108030 David Del Valle Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:50:35 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-108030 Thank you Carlos...you can send me an email to delvallearchives@gmail.com and I looking forward to seeing what is being offered to you because I had a rather small Australian poster from fearless in which Fedy signed it "to David who understands the bat its mysteries"..... Thank you Carlos…you can send me an email to delvallearchives@gmail.com and I looking forward to seeing what is being offered to you because I had a rather small Australian poster from fearless in which Fedy signed it “to David who understands the bat its mysteries”…..

]]> By: Carlos Azeredo http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-106520 Carlos Azeredo Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:26:53 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-106520 Thank you for this great article on Ferdy Mayne. I'm a big fan of Sharon Tate and I, fortunately, came across with this great website. I fell like buying a poster of FVK - autographed by F. Mayne - and I would like to ask you if you think it was really his. How do I send you the archive with the photo? Thanks again Thank you for this great article on Ferdy Mayne. I’m a big fan of Sharon Tate and I, fortunately, came across with this great website. I fell like buying a poster of FVK – autographed by F. Mayne – and I would like to ask you if you think it was really his. How do I send you the archive with the photo? Thanks again

]]> By: david del valle http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-55069 david del valle Wed, 11 May 2011 17:22:44 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-55069 Thank you so much for your response Gary....I still find it amazing that this article which was posted over two years ago is still finding it's way to Ferdy's admirers. If you notice here in the letters column both of Ferdy's daughters have responded favorably as well. This is what makes all of this work worthwhile...sharing my recollections with the people who care about film history as well as the artists that devoted their lives in the process. I will try emailing his daughters to discover where Ferdy has been laid to rest. Please take note this article as well as 30 others are collected in one volume entitled LOST HORIZONS BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN......There is a link on the home page to order a copy....if you liked this one you may want to check out the rest of my work as well. Cheers David Thank you so much for your response Gary….I still find it amazing that this article which was posted over two years ago is still finding it’s way to Ferdy’s admirers. If you notice here in the letters column both of Ferdy’s daughters have responded favorably as well. This is what makes all of this work worthwhile…sharing my recollections with the people who care about film history as well as the artists that devoted their lives in the process.

I will try emailing his daughters to discover where Ferdy has been laid to rest. Please take note this article as well as 30 others are collected in one volume entitled LOST HORIZONS BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN……There is a link on the home page to order a copy….if you liked this one you may want to check out the rest of my work as well.

Cheers
David

]]> By: Gary Mosher http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-54687 Gary Mosher Sat, 07 May 2011 20:52:10 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-54687 Dear David....just ran across this great piece you wrote about Ferdy Mayne. Wow. What a wonderful experience for you to have met and the friendship that developed between the two of you. Im a big fan of Ferdy and especially "The Fearless Vampire Killers". I was wondering if you know where Ferdy was buried after his death? Much thanks and thank you for sharing this online. With kind regards, Gary Mosher Dear David….just ran across this great piece you wrote about Ferdy Mayne. Wow. What a wonderful experience for you to have met and the friendship that developed between the two of you. Im a big fan of Ferdy and especially “The Fearless Vampire Killers”. I was wondering if you know where Ferdy was buried after his death? Much thanks and thank you for sharing this online.

With kind regards,

Gary Mosher

]]> By: david del valle http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-41699 david del valle Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:54:59 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-41699 John what a great encounter and believe me I envy you the time with Polanski......Ferdy was as you pointed out the kindest of men....not to mention a fine actor....your recollections have really touched me as it seems like he is still just around the corner....perhaps only a phone call away. I miss him every day of the world....... thanks again for the kind words David John
what a great encounter and believe me I envy you the time with Polanski……Ferdy was as you pointed out the kindest of men….not to mention a fine actor….your recollections have really touched me as it seems like he is still just around the corner….perhaps only a phone call away. I miss him every day of the world…….

thanks again for the kind words
David

]]> By: John Berner http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-41236 John Berner Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:03:03 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-41236 Hi David, Just ran across this beautiful piece you wrote about Ferdy Mayne, it made my day and I thank you for writing it, well done. I very much admire your friendship with Ferdy, my relationship did not have the number years to develop as yours did--I'll tell you about it briefly, as you're one of the few who will truly understand and appreciate my experience. We met at The Four Seasons hotel bar by chance, he was there for his 4:00 p.m. tea, I was there for a friends wedding and by myself, I arrived early so I headed to the hotel bar and lounge. Just as I ordered my drink I heard that deep, unusual voice saying hello to the bartender. I was drawn to him and began a friendly chat. The Fearless Vampire Killers was my favorite film, but I did not recognize Ferdy as it was 1994 and he'd aged so much--when we finally introduced ourselves I about dropped my cocktail as I exclaimed, "I know exactly who you are!" Ferdy and I sat at a table together for about 30 minutes and we were fast friends--the next day we met as well. We met about 6 times after the fact over the next year or so. I told him if I ever went to Paris, I'd like him to call Roman and arrange for me to meet him. I went to Paris in 1997 on business, and sure enough, Ferdy paved the way. My business partner and I had drinks with Roman at Hotel D'Atheinne and it was there I got to discuss all I wanted about Fearless Vampire Killers as well as other Polanski films--Roman was very gracious, I cannot say enough about how kind and patient he was to virtual strangers, clearly it's because he respected Ferdy's friendship. At the end, Roman had a surprise--opening night of the stage production of Vampire Killers was taking place in Vienna--and by chance that was our next stop. Roman then arranged for us to attend, it was incredible. How lucky I was to meet Ferdy Mayne and have the opportunity to get to know him--I also introduced him to my Grandfather who was about 10 years older than Ferdy. He was a Christian book author--and he and Ferdy began a nice correspondence as well. Ferdy was ill and in a period of his life where he was looking for spiritual guidance--evidently my Grandfather gave him some peace of mind in that regard. I hope my story with Ferdy resonates with you, as it seems we have the same delight and intrigue with the talent and grace of this man--and the sheer luck behind our meetings. Thank you again for sharing your great story. Kindest Regards, John Berner Hi David,

Just ran across this beautiful piece you wrote about Ferdy Mayne, it made my day and I thank you for writing it, well done. I very much admire your friendship with Ferdy, my relationship did not have the number years to develop as yours did–I’ll tell you about it briefly, as you’re one of the few who will truly understand and appreciate my experience.

We met at The Four Seasons hotel bar by chance, he was there for his 4:00 p.m. tea, I was there for a friends wedding and by myself, I arrived early so I headed to the hotel bar and lounge. Just as I ordered my drink I heard that deep, unusual voice saying hello to the bartender. I was drawn to him and began a friendly chat. The Fearless Vampire Killers was my favorite film, but I did not recognize Ferdy as it was 1994 and he’d aged so much–when we finally introduced ourselves I about dropped my cocktail as I exclaimed, “I know exactly who you are!”

Ferdy and I sat at a table together for about 30 minutes and we were fast friends–the next day we met as well. We met about 6 times after the fact over the next year or so. I told him if I ever went to Paris, I’d like him to call Roman and arrange for me to meet him. I went to Paris in 1997 on business, and sure enough, Ferdy paved the way. My business partner and I had drinks with Roman at Hotel D’Atheinne and it was there I got to discuss all I wanted about Fearless Vampire Killers as well as other Polanski films–Roman was very gracious, I cannot say enough about how kind and patient he was to virtual strangers, clearly it’s because he respected Ferdy’s friendship. At the end, Roman had a surprise–opening night of the stage production of Vampire Killers was taking place in Vienna–and by chance that was our next stop. Roman then arranged for us to attend, it was incredible. How lucky I was to meet Ferdy Mayne and have the opportunity to get to know him–I also introduced him to my Grandfather who was about 10 years older than Ferdy. He was a Christian book author–and he and Ferdy began a nice correspondence as well. Ferdy was ill and in a period of his life where he was looking for spiritual guidance–evidently my Grandfather gave him some peace of mind in that regard.

I hope my story with Ferdy resonates with you, as it seems we have the same delight and intrigue with the talent and grace of this man–and the sheer luck behind our meetings. Thank you again for sharing your great story.

Kindest Regards,

John Berner

]]> By: belinda mayne http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-31883 belinda mayne Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:42:51 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-31883 Hi David, I have also just stumbled over your wonderful and moving article today not even looking for it, how weird is that! Thank you for your thoughts . I think that Dad had a fantastic a career, maybe not in the classical sense, that was the path he chose but certainly a very interesting and varied career he was a fantastic actor and a wonderful teacher. He was my mentor my best friend and the best father. I miss him dearly. Thank you Belinda Please could you e mail me. Thank you Hi David,
I have also just stumbled over your wonderful and moving article today not even looking for it, how weird is that!
Thank you for your thoughts . I think that Dad had a fantastic a career, maybe not in the classical sense, that was the path he chose but certainly a very interesting and varied career he was a fantastic actor and a wonderful teacher. He was my mentor my best friend and the best father. I miss him dearly.

Thank you

Belinda

Please could you e mail me. Thank you

]]> By: fernanda mayne http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-23386 fernanda mayne Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:32:05 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-23386 David, I stumbled over this beautiful and very moving article tonight and felt compelled to say thank you. Thank you for remembering 'papa' with obvious love and thank you for reminding me of all that he achieved and was. I'm now going to bed having smiled and wept! Good night David,
I stumbled over this beautiful and very moving article tonight and felt compelled to say thank you.
Thank you for remembering ‘papa’ with obvious love and thank you for reminding me of all that he achieved and was.
I’m now going to bed having smiled and wept!
Good night

]]> By: Lawrence http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-13559 Lawrence Wed, 13 May 2009 23:11:49 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-13559 I wish more reminiscences' of this kind would be available to fans of fine character actors. We will, at least, have something written about these fabulous thespians. Wouldn't mind though, having them put in tome of some sort. I wish more reminiscences’ of this kind would be available to fans of fine character actors. We will, at least, have something written about these fabulous thespians. Wouldn’t mind though, having them put in tome of some sort.

]]> By: david del valle http://www.filmsinreview.com/2009/04/02/camp-david-april-2009-ferdy-mayne/comment-page-1/#comment-11894 david del valle Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:58:48 +0000 http://www.filmsinreview.com/?p=2734#comment-11894 Hello to Peggy and Sharon the Camp David column has been up and running for several years now if I miss a month it is not because there is no column but most likely Roy is backlogged and the column is then delayed till the following month. For example I turned this current one in mid April but they did not get it online until now. send me your emails through the editor and I will email you both privately. David Hello to Peggy and Sharon

the Camp David column has been up and running for several years now if I miss a month it is not because there is no column but most likely Roy is backlogged and the column is then delayed till the following month. For example I turned this current one in mid April but they did not get it online until now.

send me your emails through the editor and I will email you both privately.

David

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