Ida Lupino led a fascinating life and career in the entertainment industry. Classic film fans can quickly recognize her for her femme fatale roles in many film noirs; however, beyond her on-screen career, she was also fascinated by working behind the camera. She soon found herself working as a director and taking her career in a new direction.
Alexandra Seros’ Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur: From Film Noir to the Director’s Chair takes readers through Lupino’s transition from acting to direction, while highlighting the many successes and challenges that Lupino met along the way. In addition to thoroughly exploring the details of Lupino’s career, Seros crafts a fascinating narrative that allows readers to better understand Lupino’s complexities and intentions as a professional in the industry. The book is also supplemented with several pictures featuring Lupino at different points in her career.
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