Veronica Lake
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Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) was an American film actress and pin-up model. She received both popular and critical acclaim, most notably for her role in Sullivan's Travels and her femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and was well-known for her peek-a-boo hairstyle. Her success did not last; she had a string of broken marriages and long struggles with mental illness and alcoholism until she died of hepatitis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Veronica Lake, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Veronica Lake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Veronica 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Veronica Lake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Miss Susie Slagle's, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Veronica Lake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Veronica Lake's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Veronica Lake.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "The Glass Key") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flesh Feast | Dr. Elaine Frederick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Footsteps in the Snow | Henrietta's Aunt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stronghold | Mary Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Slattery's Hurricane | Dolores Grieves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Isn't It Romantic? | Candy Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Sainted Sisters | Letty Stanton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Saigon | Susan Cleaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Veronica Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Ramrod | Connie Dickason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Blue Dahlia | Joyce Harwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Miss Susie Slagle's | Nan Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Sally Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern | Veronica Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Out of This World | Dorothy Dodge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bring on the Girls | Teddy Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hour Before the Dawn | Dora Bruckmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | So Proudly We Hail | Lt. Olivia D'Arcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | I Married a Witch | Jennifer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Janet Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire | Ellen Graham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Veronica Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | The Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hold Back the Dawn | Movie Actress (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Wanted Wings | Sally Vaughn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Forty Little Mothers | Granville Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Young as You Feel | Bit Part (as Constance Keane) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | All Women Have Secrets | Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dancing Co-Ed | Woman on Motorcycle | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wrong Room | The Attorney's New Bride (as Connie Keane) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sorority House | Coed (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Veronica Lake - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Veronica Lake?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Veronica Lake is "Miss Susie Slagle's" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Veronica Lake acted in?
Veronica Lake has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Veronica Lake?
Other notable films include "Sullivan's Travels", "Out of This World", and "This Gun for Hire".