tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post763658856951769811..comments2023-10-23T00:04:35.356-04:00Comments on The Vault of Buncheness: THE FINAL VOYAGE OF SINBAD: R.I.P. KERWIN MATHEWS (1926-2007)Bunche (pop culture ronin)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11831085937894725459noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-82221502092457711672012-04-11T10:38:48.589-04:002012-04-11T10:38:48.589-04:00Mathews WAS "Sinbad". The film for an 8 ...Mathews WAS "Sinbad". The film for an 8 year old until now was "astonishing" in its story, special effects and MUSIC by Bernard Herrmann. He played the role with modest self effacement which it turned out to be just what this film needed. I saw the film when it opened in 1958 at the Roxy in New York and am still "enchanted" by the posters, lobby cards and images the film created for a youngster. I wish I could have wrote Mathews, having just realized he died a few years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-91438559551891877282012-01-05T15:44:46.744-05:002012-01-05T15:44:46.744-05:00Mr. Nicoll,
Out of the blue today the name Kerwin ...Mr. Nicoll,<br />Out of the blue today the name Kerwin Mathews came to my head and I decided to check the net. I was so befallen upon hearing that he had passed. You have my sincerest sympathies for your loss and the world's loss for the most heroic Sinbad that ever came to be. My father had taken me to see 'The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad' when I was seven. I have never lost the thrill and amazement to this day of that movie. Thirty seven years ago I had taken my present wife to see it in a movie theater. She'd never been so blasted away at the silver screen as she was seeing that. Despite my knowledge of how the effects were done I still watch it on DVD because I had to own it...it still hasn't lost its magic for me. I would have thrilled to have ever had the chance to meet Mr. Mathews, but the closest I got was meeting Ray Harryhausen himself. I don't mean to be disrespectful, because I don't know who to write to but could I acquire a picture of Captain Sinbad...which can only be autographed by you but with his initials on it. Please e-mail me at 'baddis60@gmail.com' and I will submit my address to you. I understand if you can't comply. May Mr. Mathews find peace in the world past hope and fears.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Mr. Addis ValentineBNDJMSBNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506264450089058201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-68594374474563645472011-07-04T16:51:39.527-04:002011-07-04T16:51:39.527-04:00Your movies still haunt me in the most beautiful w...Your movies still haunt me in the most beautiful way Kerwin. RIP. I've met Harryhausen - just wished that I'd met you too. Sleep well. My sincere condolences Tom - Don't worry man - you'll see him again - remember - we're all jus' passin' thru. Gary.Gary Gopaulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-49858964912471600362009-12-22T16:16:15.978-05:002009-12-22T16:16:15.978-05:00I always thought about Thrilling childhood memorie...I always thought about Thrilling childhood memories of a movie called "Jack the Giant Killer",Starring Kerwin Mathews. Only recently, I acquired a complete movie collection of Kerwin's fantasy movies. Excitedly, I watched it again, and although it had lost the same thrill and fear it gave me at 6, I studied the actor. One could tell he was intelligent, kind, astute, and sensitive. And it sounds like he touched peoples lives the way we should. It saddens me we live in a world where people are wrongly judged because of our small differences. I wish I could have known this kind man I am a heterosexual Christian. Contrary to what "religious" people preach, GOD teaches us to LOVE everyone, as he does, and judge no one. I know I would have loved both Kerwin and Tom. Rest in peace, an thank you for your contribution in this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-67168262240119101952007-10-13T22:12:00.000-04:002007-10-13T22:12:00.000-04:00R I P Mr Mathews I enjoy your sinbad movie and als...R I P Mr Mathews I enjoy your sinbad movie and also The Boy who Cried Werewolf I watch them over you will be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-41992612752699859092007-10-08T19:07:00.000-04:002007-10-08T19:07:00.000-04:00All My Sympathies go out to you Mr. Nicoll. I was ...All My Sympathies go out to you Mr. Nicoll. I was very saddened at Kerwin Mathews passing. His movies entertained me as a child and will be forever preserved in my movie collection, thanks to DVDs. I still watch his movies to this day. Now to find out he was "Family" only makes me feel closer to him.<BR/>Thank You;<BR/>Jim jbudlitejim@earthlink.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-57383679966816542542007-09-10T10:22:00.000-04:002007-09-10T10:22:00.000-04:00Just found out that Kerwin Mathews passed away two...Just found out that Kerwin Mathews passed away two months ago. He was a childhood hero of mine and a favorite movie star from the early 60s. About 15 years ago, I was lucky enough to receive several letters from him in reply to my adoring fan letter. I still have his letters locked up in my safety box where I keep all my important papers. Can't even begin to say how many hours I spent thinking about him and the time I spent collecting as many of his movies as I could. My condolences to his partner. I hope his work in film will not be forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Patricia "Rici" MimsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-56428776276573521002007-09-06T11:19:00.000-04:002007-09-06T11:19:00.000-04:00I was born in 1956 in South America and the first ...I was born in 1956 in South America and the first time I ever saw the 7th Voyage I must have been 4 or 5. Needless to say... Mr.Cyclops scared the living hell out of me. The 7th Voyage, Gulliver and Jack became my 3 favorite films of all times. They all imprinted that childhood fantasy that was never erased as I write this. KERWIN MATHEWS became my hero. I watched those 3 films over and over throught the years until I've got them on video, then on DVD. September 5, 2007 watched the 7th Voyage once more, watched every extra on the DVD, my partner stopped cold while walking through the living room and said "wow, who is that handsome man". After I finished watching, I went on line to find out about KERWIN, to my surprise he passed away only two months ago, in San Francisco where I reside and he was part of the family. <BR/><BR/>"I would have invented a whole continent just to meet KERWIN and his partner TOM".<BR/><BR/>R.I.P Mr.Mathews,.. we will all meet in the land beyond beyond. <BR/><BR/>Mr.Nicoll, a big hug and my deepest symphaty.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>BILLWILLEVYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133150404104101535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-10117405838617812092007-09-01T11:20:00.000-04:002007-09-01T11:20:00.000-04:00Both Flicks "Gulliver" and "The Seventh Voyage Of ...Both Flicks "Gulliver" and "The Seventh Voyage Of Sinbad" kept me going for years! Every time they came on TV I was Glued! R.I.P. Mr Matthews and my condolences to Mr. Nicoll...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-43224903487816258552007-07-21T18:16:00.000-04:002007-07-21T18:16:00.000-04:00I was lucky enough to have corresponded with Kerwi...I was lucky enough to have corresponded with Kerwin in 2002. He sent me several letters and notes and a beautiful card and autograped photo, which I cherish. I was shocked to learn that he passed away. He was a truly beautiful person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-66757245017066788082007-07-18T13:57:00.000-04:002007-07-18T13:57:00.000-04:00I worked at an animal hospital in San Francisco 4 ...I worked at an animal hospital in San Francisco 4 years ago, Kerwin and Tom used to bring their cats there. He was the sweetest man. I was excited the day I found out who he REALLY was!Flutterbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462610275856690962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415178.post-20391446522485777602007-07-11T13:31:00.000-04:002007-07-11T13:31:00.000-04:00My god, he looks like a gay(er) Ben Affleck in tha...My god, he looks like a gay(er) Ben Affleck in that shot. <BR/><BR/>Calm seas and happy sailings, Captain Sinbad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com