Ida Lupino was a British-American filmmaker, actress, and singer. She was one of the first female filmmakers in Hollywood, and the only woman to direct a film noir. Lupino wrote, directed, and starred in several films, including The Hitch-Hiker (1953) and The Bigamist (1953). She also acted in films such as High Sierra (1941) and Not Wanted (1949). Lupino was known for her strong female characters and her willingness to tackle difficult social issues in her films.