Alice Lake
ActingAbout Alice Lake
Lake was an American film actress. She began her career during the silent film era and often appeared in comedy shorts opposite Roscoe Arbuckle. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lake began her career as a dancer. She made her screen debut in 1912, and she appeared in a number of comedy shorts by Mack Sennett. Lake was often the leading lady of Roscoe Arbuckle in comedies like Oh Doctor! (1917) and The Cook (1918). Arbuckle directed both films and was joined by Buster Keaton who had a leading role in Oh Doctor. Lake also played dramatic roles with Bert Lytell in Blackie's Redemption and The Lion's Den, both from 1919. During the 1920s she appeared in a number of Metro silent film features as the lead actress. At the height of her career she earned $1,200 per week as a motion picture actress. For her contribution to the motion picture industry, Alice Lake has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1620 Vine Street.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alice Lake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Alice Lake's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alice Lake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Death on the Diamond, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alice Lake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alice Lake's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alice Lake.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Crazy Days | Various (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | Saloon Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babes in Toyland | Townswoman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Death on the Diamond | Lucy Warmack (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girl from Missouri | Paige's Manicurist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Glamour | Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Audience Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Skyway | Maizie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Wicked | Prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dining Out | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Young Desire | Sideshow Dancer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Twin Beds | Mrs. Treejohn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Circumstantial Evidence | Lucy Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Obey Your Husband | Belle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Angel of Broadway | Goldie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Hurricane | The Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Overland Limited | Violet Colton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Virgin | Rosa Montez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Dancing Cheat | 'Poppy' Marie Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Marriage Market | Lillian Piggott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Unknown Purple | Jewel Marchmont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Red Lights | Norah O'Neill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Broken Hearts of Broadway | Bubbles Revere | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Souls for Sale | Self - Celebrity Actress (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | I Am the Law | Joan Cameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Golden Gift | Nita Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Hole in the Wall | Jean Oliver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Uncharted Seas | Lucretia Eastman | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Should a Woman Tell? | Meta Maxon | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Lombardi, Ltd. | Norah Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Full of Pep | Felicia Bocaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Lion's Den | Dorothy stedman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Rip & Stitch: Tailors | The Neighbor's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Camping Out | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Cook | Waitress / Cashier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Good Night, Nurse! | Crazy Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Moonshine | Moonshiner's Daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Bell Boy | Cutie Cuticle, manicurist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Out West | Salvation Army Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Country Hero | Schoolteacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Coney Island | Girl at Vanity Table (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Oh, Doctor! | Maid | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | His Wedding Night | Perfume customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Rough House | Mrs. Rough | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Reckless Romeo | The Pretty Girl in the Park | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Butcher Boy | Amanda (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Grab Bag Bride | The Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | A Creampuff Romance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Waiters' Ball | A Fair Customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Picture Idol | - | Flop | Similar → |
Alice Lake - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alice Lake?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alice Lake is "Death on the Diamond" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Alice Lake acted in?
Alice Lake has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alice Lake?
Other notable films include "The Girl from Missouri", "Frisco Kid", and "The Bell Boy".