Ida Lupino: Beyond the Camera

Ida Lupino did not want to be an actress; composing and writing were her major interests. Ida branched out into film directing and producing in 1949, becoming one of two women to enter the male-dominated field.

While her feature films were primarily aimed at female audiences, on television Ida Lupino quickly became known for her skill at directing westerns, mysteries and detective dramas — shows aimed at male viewers and many featuring all-male casts. “No one ever asked me to direct a love s...