All That Left To Know About Hollywood Golden Age Of Dames Detectives And Danger

The Hollywood Golden Age was a time of glamour, excess, and intrigue. It was also a time when women were finally starting to break into the male-dominated world of crime fiction.

Film Noir FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Hollywood's Golden Age of Dames, Detectives and Danger

by David J. Hogan

4.6 out of 5

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This book tells the stories of some of the most iconic female detectives from the Golden Age of Hollywood. These women were smart, tough, and resourceful. They solved crimes, they fought for justice, and they always looked fabulous while ng it.

From Barbara Stanwyck's Phyllis Dietrichson in Double Indemnity to Lauren Bacall's Vivian Sternwood in The Big Sleep, these dames were unforgettable.

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck was one of the most popular actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She starred in over 80 films, including some of the most iconic crime dramas of the era.

In Double Indemnity, Stanwyck plays Phyllis Dietrichson, a femme fatale who convinces an insurance salesman to murder her husband. Her performance is both seductive and chilling.

Stanwyck was also known for her tough-as-nails roles in films like The Lady Eve and Sorry, Wrong Number.

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall was another major star of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was known for her sultry voice, her smoky eyes, and her independent spirit.

In The Big Sleep, Bacall plays Vivian Sternwood, a wealthy heiress who hires a private detective to investigate the death of her father. Her character is both vulnerable and strong-willed.

Bacall also starred in other classic films, such as To Have and Have Not and Key Largo.

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake was a popular actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood who was known for her distinctive hairstyle, which featured long, flowing waves that covered one eye.

In Sullivan's Travels, Lake plays a small-town actress who travels to Hollywood to star in a war movie. Her character is both naive and ambitious.

Lake also starred in other films, such as I Married a Witch and The Blue Dahlia.

Jane Greer

Jane Greer was a popular actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood who was known for her sultry voice and her dark beauty.

In Out of the Past, Greer plays Kathie Moffat, a femme fatale who gets involved with a private detective. Her character is both dangerous and seductive.

Greer also starred in other films, such as The Big Steal and The Town That Dreaded Sundown.

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino was a popular actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood who was known for her tough-as-nails roles.

In Road House, Lupino plays Lily Stevens, a nightclub singer who gets involved with a gangster. Her character is both strong-willed and vulnerable.

Lupino also starred in other films, such as They Drive by Night and The Hitch-Hiker.

The End of an Era

The Golden Age of Hollywood came to an end in the late 1940s. The Production Code, which had censored films for decades, was finally loosened. This led to a new wave of more explicit and violent films.

The dames of the Golden Age of Hollywood were no longer in fashion. They were replaced by a new generation of actresses who were more interested in playing strong, independent women.

But the dames of the Golden Age will never be forgotten. They were the pioneers who paved the way for women in crime fiction. They were the women who showed us that women could be just as tough, smart, and dangerous as men.

Film Noir FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Hollywood's Golden Age of Dames, Detectives and Danger

by David J. Hogan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15817 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	442 pages

FREE