Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
(1875-1940), Music hall entertainerSitter in 18 portraits
Born near Melbourne and renowned for her chorus songs, Forde was known as the Australian Marie Lloyd and made her first British appearance in 1897. Dressed in sequins and feathers, she led audiences in choruses of Oh Oh Antonio, Hold Your Hand Out You Naughty Boy and Down At The Old Bull And Bush. She was at the height of her fame during the war and performed songs that boosted morale, including Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag and It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary, which was popularised by John McCormack.
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
published by Ogden's
cigarette card, published circa 1894-1907
NPG x136567
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
published by Ogden's
bromide cigarette card, published circa 1897-1907
NPG x193103
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
published by Ogden's
bromide cigarette card, published circa 1897-1907
NPG x193104
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
published by Ogden's
bromide cigarette card, published circa 1897-1907
NPG x196294
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Fred Bustin
matte bromide postcard print, 1900s
NPG x138280
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
halftone postcard print, late 1900s
NPG x138276
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Albert Sachs
matte bromide postcard print, early 1910s
NPG x138277
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by J.P. Bamber Studios of Blackpool
matte bromide postcard print, early 1910s
NPG x138278
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by J.P. Bamber Studios of Blackpool
matte bromide postcard print, early 1910s
NPG x138279
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by J.P. Bamber Studios of Blackpool
matte bromide postcard print, early 1910s
NPG x138281
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
matte bromide postcard print, 1910s
NPG x138282
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by J.P. Bamber Studios of Blackpool
bromide postcard print, 1910s
NPG x138283
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by J.P. Bamber Studios of Blackpool
bromide postcard print, 1920s
NPG Ax160079
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 1920s
NPG x135841
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
bromide postcard print, 1920s
NPG x138284
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
platinum print, 14 June 1922
NPG x135842
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
bromide postcard print, 1930s
NPG Ax160080
Florrie Forde (née Florence Flanagan)
by Unknown photographer
bromide print on red card mount, early 1930s
NPG x135843
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