She is best remembered now forher iconic hairstyle.
Her long, wavy ‘do broke style barriers.
However, Lake made her style her own and went down in history for it.
As a result, she made a tutorial to help women properly pin up their hair as they worked.
However, Lake’s hair was not the only influential aspect of her life.
She helped pave the way for the femme fatal archetype in Hollywood.
Three other movie roles followed that year, and Lake’s career skyrocketed from there.
Lake’s film noir roles were highly rated, but so were her comedic skills.
Her beauty and natural talent made her a captivating film star.
And while her talent was undeniable, the behind-the-scenes drama of her life often overshadows her career.
“The Blue Dahlia” pairs Lake with one of her favorite co-stars, Alan Ladd.
In the movie, a veteran pilot scrambles to prove that he did not kill his cheating wife.
It’s the perfect dark mystery and Lake plays her best femme fatale in this movie.
It is a must-watch if you love modern-day crime thrillers!
