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Ida Lupino was an English-American actress, director, and producer who broke barriers as one of the few female filmmakers in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Known for her strong performances in films like The Hard Way and High Sierra, Lupino also directed and produced several critically acclaimed films, often focusing on social issues. Her pioneering work behind the camera paved the way for future generations of women in the film industry.
"Any woman who wishes to smash into the world of men isn't very feminine."
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"Any woman who wishes to smash into the world of men isn't very feminine."

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"Often I pretended to a cameraman to know less than I did. That way I got more cooperation."
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"Often I pretended to a cameraman to know less than I did. That way I got more cooperation."

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"Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers."
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"Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers."

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"I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers."
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"I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers."

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"Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power... I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right."
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"Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power... I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right."

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"I knew it would break his heart if I didn't go into the business."
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"I knew it would break his heart if I didn't go into the business."

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"Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females."
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"Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females."

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"I had no desire to crash a man's world."
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"I had no desire to crash a man's world."

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