Alma Cogan The Girl With The Giggle In Her Voice - Britmovie

Dave J.L · 24-10-2006, 04:32 AM

Hello all,has anyone got a copy of Alma Cogan the Girl With the Giggle in Her Voice was on TV in 1991 i belive,have lots to trade or will buy,regards to everyone Dave

bobsterkent · 24-10-2006, 09:18 PM

Yes i have that one! send me a PM and we can sort it out

Mark O · 11-05-2008, 06:19 AM

Alma lived in this Apartment block in Kensington High Street, apparently The Beatles were regular visitors to Alma's Showbiz Parties!

julian_craster · 11-05-2008, 11:00 AM

Was Alma running a kind of 'celebrity brothel' here ?

Mark O · 11-05-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by julian_craster

Was Alma running a kind of 'celebrity brothel' here ?

err....not quite!

Though in this article is does say "The Cogan Flat was probably the most celebrated Showbusiness Salon in London History".........

John Lennon's secret lover| Showbiz | This is London

Brief Encounter · 11-05-2008, 08:52 PM

I have a copy too if necessary.

billy bentley · 12-05-2008, 12:51 AM

Am I mistaken or did Gordon Burn write a novel titled "Alma Cogan" ?

donna · 12-05-2008, 06:49 AM

dont know about the novel but how sad she died so very young , didnt realize her age . think shes in Golders Green Cemetery. in London.

Mark O · 12-05-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by billy bentley

Am I mistaken or did Gordon Burn write a novel titled "Alma Cogan" ?

Not sure who wrote but I recall early 90's there was a lot of fuss and furore about a book that was published that had a picture of Alma and Myra Hindley on the front cover, Alma's Sister (Actress Sandra Caron) was very upset by this.......so was I, how can anyone put a vision of bubbliness and loveliness next to a vision of Evil.......

Alma is buried in Bushey Jewish Cemetary, close to the large town of Watford, Hertfordshire......

batman · 12-05-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy bentley

Am I mistaken or did Gordon Burn write a novel titled "Alma Cogan" ?

He did indeed .... and very good it is too.

Amazon.co.uk: alma cogan: Books

batman · 12-05-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark O

Not sure who wrote but I recall early 90's there was a lot of fuss and furore about a book that was published that had a picture of Alma and Myra Hindley on the front cover, Alma's Sister (Actress Sandra Caron) was very upset by this.......so was I, how can anyone put a vision of bubbliness and loveliness next to a vision of Evil.......

Alma is buried in Bushey Jewish Cemetary, close to the large town of Watford, Hertfordshire......

This is the controversial cover ....

The 'alternate history' aspects of the book may not appeal to many Alma fans (of which I am one), but taken objectively, it is a fascinating study into the downside of fame.

This is the cover of the later edition ...

This is a lovely picture of Alma ...

Also ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcIU4...eature=related

Mark O · 12-05-2008, 08:00 AM

Yup, that's the pic I recall walking into Bookstores at the time and seeing displayed loud and proud

Poor Alma..........

Brief Encounter · 12-05-2008, 09:09 AM

I personally enjoyed the book, although it did paint an odd picture of her fans!!

24-10-2006, 04:32 AM	#1
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11-05-2008, 06:19 AM	#3
Mark O is cookin' us Beans for us Tea...... Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 874 Country: iTrader: (0)	Alma lived in this Apartment block in Kensington High Street, apparently The Beatles were regular visitors to Alma's Showbiz Parties! __________________ Mark Last edited by Mark O; 11-05-2008 at 06:24 AM.

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Mark O is cookin' us Beans for us Tea...... Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 874 Country: iTrader: (0)	Yup, that's the pic I recall walking into Bookstores at the time and seeing displayed loud and proud Poor Alma.......... __________________ Mark

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Brief Encounter is wishing for the moon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 311 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	I have a copy too if necessary.

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donna has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 775 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	dont know about the novel but how sad she died so very young , didnt realize her age . think shes in Golders Green Cemetery. in London.

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Brief Encounter is wishing for the moon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 311 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	I personally enjoyed the book, although it did paint an odd picture of her fans!!