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- Birth nameFlora Flannagan
- Florrie Forde was born on August 16, 1875 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She was an actress, known for My Old Dutch (1934), Say It with Flowers (1934) and Regal Cavalcade (1935). She was married to Laurence Barnett (art dealer) and Walter Emanuel Bew. She died on April 18, 1940 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- SpousesLaurence Barnett (art dealer)(November 22, 1905 - 1934) (his death)Walter Emanuel Bew(January 2, 1893 - ?)
- Favorite of the English music halls during the 1930s.
- Set up her own touring revue company in the 1920's, which featured the singing comedy duo of Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen.
- Had made more than 700 sound recordings by 1936. Her most famous songs were 'Down At The Old Bull And Bush', 'Hold Your Hand Out, Naughty Boy', and the First World War favourites 'Goodbye-ee' (based on 'Harry Tate''s catchphrase), 'Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit bag' and 'It's A Long Way To Tipperary'.
- On stage in London from 1897.
- Real surname was Flannagan.
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