Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur

In this compelling audiobook, filmmaker Alexandra Seros explores the influential career of Ida Lupino, a pioneering female director in Classical Hollywood who navigated a male-dominated industry while tackling controversial subjects in her films. Drawing on archival materials, Seros delves into Lupino's journey from actress to director, providing insights into her independently directed films and television episodes. The narrative highlights the challenges Lupino faced regarding gendered labor and societal expectations of women in the postwar era, ultimately portraying her as a significant figure of collaborative auteurship.