Letters to Sunday Datebook Oct 13, 2008
I was quite surprised that you didn't include the hilarious 1942 film "I Married a Witch," starring Veronica Lake and Fredric March. Definitely one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sex and seduction in sportswear Sep 10, 2008
Veronica Lake hair streaming over one eye and shoes tilted on heels that looked like metallic tools added a provocative touch. Sexuality is not new to the designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who have toyed with brassieres and corset tops inserted into uptown looks. (International Herald Tribune)
Films Not Nominated as Best Picture Jul 26, 2008
Starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, this movie also received no nominations. A combination of slapstick and drama, it is a satire of Hollywood society and filmmaking. (Suite101.com)
Greenway: Life's moments Jul 16, 2008
There were articles on stars now forgotten, Veronica Lake, the "Cyclops Cinderella," for the hair she let fall over one eye, and a cover story on an actress named Peggy Lloyd who I have never heard of since. Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Looking back at Life's moments Jul 15, 2008
There were articles on stars now forgotten, Veronica Lake, the "Cyclops Cinderella," for the hair she let fall over one eye, and a cover story on an actress named Peggy Lloyd who I have never heard of since. It was the July article on the fighting in the Solomon Islands, where my father was, that caught my eye, under the politically incorrect headline: "Big Jap base at Rabaul appears to be ultimate goal.". (Boston Globe)
Armani Prive: Giving women what they want Jul 2, 2008
The models had wavy hair, like a cropped version of the silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and they carried simple clutches, perhaps smothered with pearls to match a necklace. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune)
The Painted Veil May 2, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Sandra Hall, reviewerApril 25, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
THE EVOLUTION OF SEX SYMBOLS Apr 13, 2008
Examples: Mary Astor, Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake and Alida Valli. The silver screen idol. (Florida Times-Union)
Amy Adams is surprised shes an It Girl Mar 4, 2008
Her strawberry blonde hair, falling into that familiar Veronica Lake pattern she seems to favor, framed a porcelain face that was almost totally devoid of makeup. Her wardrobe may have been a bit drab, but Adams couldnt have been more sunny and delightful as she talked about her new film Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, channeling the ghosts of divas past, typecasting and how glad she is that she took Kirstie Alleys advice back in 1999. (MSNBC -- News)
More of this story Mar 1, 2008
My companion that night did better in the dress code department, done up with Veronica Lake curls and a flower behind her ear. She knows from vintage: She dates a guy in a car club whose members all drive restored classics, wear club jackets when they go out and style their pompadours with the same hair product. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Finding her direction Dec 23, 2007
"You can hear the faint crackle of her stockings as she sashays threateningly on to the screen," he went on, "an arresting mixture of Darth Vader and Veronica Lake.". I suspect he imagined the sound of stockings. (The Age)
Three lovely looks Nov 10, 2007
Undulating Veronica Lake waves, as seen on the fall runways (think Gucci), are set to rescue Western civilization from the beach-hair plague of the past half-decade. But this look takes work: For best results, enlist a professional. (Globe and Mail)
DVD watch: The too-short career of Laird Cregar Oct 9, 2007
You're droopy-eyed at 300 pounds, so you're not going to win Veronica Lake in one of the movies that exploited her peekaboo haircut. Cregar is the villain in the taut Graham Greene adaptation that made Alan Ladd a star, even though Ladd plays a sympathetic hit man. (USA Today -- Life)
Red light spells danger? Sep 27, 2007
com Living - Red light spells danger. Please note: Your browser has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. (Scotsman)
Russell Crowe's Evocative 3:10 to Yuma Is Worth Catching Sep 7, 2007
We just aim to get what's under that tarpaulin (New Republic)
CSI: More Season 8 Updates Aug 24, 2007
As an addition to the cast of CSI, rather than a substitute, Lucas will be portraying a young CSI named Veronica Lake, instead of the originally reported Vivian Lee. According to the Hollywood Reporter, she is also referred to as Ronnie and is described to be young, smart and bubbly. (BuddyTV)
A weight off your shoulders Jul 21, 2007
Exactly the look that model Natalia Vodianova wears on the cover of this month's Vogue, set in polished waves like a flapper, or Veronica Lake. (It's safe to say the hot roller is back. (Globe and Mail)
Boy Gets Girl recalls film noir's thrillers Jul 21, 2007
It would not be surprising to see someone like Veronica Lake or Barbara Stanwyck or Ida Lupino walk out on the Barn Theater stage. Instead, here comes Carey, and, frankly, that's more than okay with me. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Today's Buzz stories Jul 1, 2007
Her latest record, the double album, "Back to Basics," and its accompanying tour were inspired by the blues, jazz and early soul music of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, along with the sexy, grown-up look of Hollywood vamps such as Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow and Veronica Lake. "I wanted to revert back to a time and place in music that truly inspired me the most," Aguilera said. (CNN -- Law)
Personal Perception Jun 20, 2007
Sylvia Doll, channeling Robbie Burns "Elaine, get your hair out of your eyes!" I heard this directive frequently, a reminder to lose the Veronica Lake look and be neatly groomed. (Veronica Lake was a cinema icon from eons ago who's 'shtick' was long hair falling over one side of her face. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
New on DVD: 'Ghosts of Abu Ghraib' is haunting Jun 8, 2007
Veronica Lake commits a notable act of revenge in this memorably cast wartime box office smash celebrating the valor of army nurses on Bataan and Corregidor. There's no shortage of anti-Japanese rhetoric in Allan Scott's script, which got an Oscar nomination along with the special effects and Charles Lang's photography. (USA Today -- Life)
Rediscover an American Humorist May 3, 2007
The movie version starred Fredric March, Veronica Lake, and Susan Hayward in the cast. The television series Bewitched may have derived its theme from I Married a Witch. (Suite101.com)
L.A. fashion week Mar 30, 2007
It's a little toy soldier meets a sexy little girl and becomes a peaceful angel (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Las Vegas, the city of surreal shopping Mar 29, 2007
It also offers a great selection of headwear and hair extensions, such as Esther Williams-style petal caps, Veronica Lake terry turbans and J.Lo-esque ringlet extensions. Barry Manilow Store, 953 E. Sahara Ave.; (702) 732-1015. (Chicago Tribune)
The future's bright Mar 2, 2007
At Valentino, suits came in elegant soft brown tweed, jackets scoop-necked to frame a waterfall of Veronica Lake hair, or in Working Girl blue-and-black, with jaguar-print angora coats. Vivienne Westwood, who along with Coco Chanel was this week named the most influential figure in fashion by a London College of Fashion poll of industry insiders, has a strong design signature that chimes with the mood of fashion this season. (Guardian Unlimited)
Too much compassion can hurt Feb 27, 2007
wrote on February 26, 2007 3:12 PM:"Indulge! I'm recommending that you watch Preston Sturges films -- especially 'The Miracle of Morgan's Creek' with Betty Hutton as the indefatigable 'Trudy Kockenlocker' (happy birthday Betty! -- today's her 86th!), 'Hail the Conquering Hero' with Ella Raines and 'Sullivan's Travels' with Veronica Lake. David Mamet reportedly said that Sturges' were the 'sweetest' films in 'classic' Hollywood -- which doesn't mean they don't have their own 'edge' or something... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
show's highs and lows Feb 26, 2007
Gwyneth Paltrow is taking hair tips from Cher in her "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" period, if Cher were trying to be Veronica Lake and, possible, the Archie comics' Veronica Lodge. Robert Downey Jr. - I love a man who can make fun of having been a burned out druggie mess in the mid-90s. (The Palm Beach Post)
Young LI actress gets red carpet makeover Feb 21, 2007
"Who is she? Who is she?" they wonder, gazing at the shivering golden girl with the Veronica Lake hairdo and trying to figure out what they've seen her in. Our prediction: Give it a couple of years. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Joe Orso: Let’s talk about race Feb 6, 2007
wrote on February 05, 2007 1:34 PM:"Okay okay -- yes RICHARDS not 'Reynolds' yeah! I admit it -- I know more about Huey Long than 'Seinfeld' and I can tell you about the wonderful trio of Betty Hutton, Ella Raines and Veronica Lake as 'heroines' of the great 1940s Preston Sturges comedies but I'm not much of a 'modern' tv sit-com fan. Yet cultural 'faux pas' aside the point I believe is ever valid: the more 'Huey Long' the better indeed...". Michael Welch: More Huey Long, Less Michael Reynolds. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ooh-la-la! Penchant for pinups pays off Feb 3, 2007
Eager collectors snap up vintage pictures of stars such as Betty Grable, Hedy Lamarr and Veronica Lake in coy, come-hither poses. Pinup fever was further inflamed by the 2005 movie The Notorious Bettie Page, starring Gretchen Mol as the hottest pinup of the 1950s. (Orlando Sentinel)
