Ida Lupino was an actress, director, and screenwriter from Hollywood. She was one of the few female filmmakers in the 1940s and 1950s, and she is remembered for her roles in films such as High Sierra, The Hard Way, and Not Wanted. She was also the first woman to direct a film noir, The Hitch-Hiker. Lupino was known for her strong female characters and her willingness to tackle difficult social issues in her films.