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 Dear Mr. Mclellan,
I do not know who to write to about this, so I chose you because your e-mail was at the bottom of a obituary for Corey Allen on Google. My association with Corey Allen began in 1956 when I, at the age of 16, and I got this mad crush on Corey Allen when I saw him in the movie "Rebel Without A Cause". I just could not do my school work for being so; what I called love at 16, in love with a movie actor. He was all I thought about every day. So, I thought why not write to him. He was just starting out in the business, and I thought he might write back to me. Well, of all things, he did. Every Friday when I got him from school, there would be a letter waiting for me from Corey Allen. It was just a one page note, but, it meant the world to me. He told me he was 21, at that time, he was from Cleveland Ohio, his real name was Alan Cohen, and he drove a little Volkswagon. I sometimes could not read his scroll, and I thought he said "olds wagon". I told him I did not think I ever saw one of those kind of cars before, and he wrote back and laughed, and said he had not either, because he drove a "Volkswagon". I had about 7 letters from him that I kept in a little miniature wooden chest. I got so I just had to see him, and so, of all things I ran away from home. Well, my mother knew exactly where I was going because all I ever talked about was "Corey Allen", "Corey Allen". She had me picked up right away at the bus station. I go no where. I sent away for pictures from him, and I even had my girlfriends at school write and request pictures of him for me too. He was the talk of my school, Redemptorist Hight School, Kansas City, Missouri. I used to send him the latest 45 records of the newest love songs back in the 50's, I believe one was by Jesse Belvan, called "Goodnight my love". One night I called his house, and another actor answered his phone; sorry I can not remember his name, but, he told me he had a small part in the "Solid Gold Cadillac" with Judy Holiday, and Paul Douglas. I asked him if Corey got my record, and he said yes, it was on his record player at that time. And then one time I called, and a lady answered, and she said her name was Tanya. I do not remember what we talked about, but, I just remember small things like that. I was just so crazy about him, I did not want a day to pass where I did not call him if I could. It cost to call long distance then, so I would sneak a call to him when I was able to on the board at the telephone company. I was lucky to have worked for the long distance department at that time. I could not say anthing, and when no one was on the line when he answered he got rather upset. I felt bad about that, but, at least I could hear his voice.
Well, you life goes on, and you grow up, and get married, and I lost track of him. Althought, I did call his number all the time when I worked at the telephone company when I was in my teens. However, I found him number again, because I had his real name, and I woulds call and talk to him. Then in the 80's I wrote him a really long letter telling him how I ran away from home because of him, but, was picked up right away before I could even get out of the bus station. Then I called him, and we talked about the letter. He said he was surprised that I still remembered him; as we were both in our 40's at the time. He said he told Frank Mazzola about me, how he had this fan that was still writing to him after 30 years. He seemed quite amazed, but, proud that someone would still remember him after all these years. Then in 1988, I moved to Hawaii, and of course I had to let him know. He was amazed again that I had moved so far away, and all the times I talked to him, I would ask to come out and meet him. I thought it would make a great Human Interest story. "Actor/Director meets fan after 50 years of communicating."rtunately his time, he said was very busy, and it would be hard for us to connect. So, then in 2005, 5 years ago, I called him for the last time, and talked to him. I practically begged him to let me come out and meet him for the first time after 50 years, but, for some reason, one I do not remember, it did not work out. Well, in 2006 I did come to California to visit my son who lives in Burbank, and for some stupid reason, did not get in touch with him. I could just kick myself.
And just the other day, I was thinking about Corey Allen again. I was considering visiting my son again this summer, and this time I would call Corey, and insist that we meet just one time before either of us pass away. As usual, I am always too late. Right now, I am feeling sooo sad; as a part of my life is gone. Even if I did not get to know him in person, I still have history with him, and I would like to attend his memorial on July 18th. I hope I can.
Well, I just wanted to get this off of my chest to someone; as all of the people who knew how much I was so crazy about Corey Allen have passed; the most important person was my Mother. I will never forget how tired she got of listening to me talking about Corey Allen, Corey Allen, Corey Allen.
I wish someone now could let everyone know what a loyal fan he had for all those years. Ask Frank Mazzola, he should remember Corey telling him about me.
My names is Ramona.
Mahalo for listening to me, and if you could write back to me, and let me know anything, I would certainly appreciate it.
God Bless You.
Ramona Reyes
Honolulu, HI
ramonaluxfragrance@hawaii.rr.com
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