Ida Lupino was the only woman in Hollywood with a serious directing career in the 1950s and 1960s, both in cinema and television. She tackled risky subjects like rape, bigamy, and polio ostracism in her films, which were considered taboo at the time. Despite her humble nature, Lupino's career was marked by independence and a commitment to socially responsible filmmaking.
Ida Lupino: Gentlemen & Miss Lupino
Ida Lupino was a pioneering figure in Hollywood's film and television industry during the 1950s and 1960s, making her mark as the only woman with a sustained career as a director. She established her own production company, The Filmmakers Inc., and went on to direct films, as well as contrib...