Ida Lupino's Quotes

Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females.

Often I pretended to a cameraman to know less than I did. That way I got more cooperation.

Any woman who wishes to smash into the world of men isn't very feminine.

I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers.

I didn't see myself as any advance guard, or feminist.

I had no desire to crash a man's world.

I knew it would break his heart if I didn't go into the business.

Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers.

Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power... I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right.