Remembering Veronica Lake on her birthday 🎂
She was so good in Preston Sturges' Sullivan's Travels, 1941.
I was absurdly pleased to find out this outfit was designed by Edith Head, who did the costumes for the film. Great shot by Talmadge Morrison, the on set still photographer
A lovely shot by Talmadge Morrison of Joel McCrea & Veronica Lake, in Preston Sturges's Sullivan's Travels, 1941
It must have been a relief for Edith Head to move on to this scene.
Veronica Lake by George Hurrell, 1941
Glamour is one thing, but look at Lake's eyes in this shot. Hurrell is searching for character here, & finding it.
Veronica Lake by George Hurrell, 1941
"I never did cheesecake like Ann Sheridan or Betty Grable. I just used my hair."
"Give Mr. Smearcase another cup of coffee."
Veronica Lake, Joel McCrea & Preston Sturges on the set of Sullivan's Travels, 1941. Another great shot by Talmadge Morrison.
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