1942. In This Gun for Hire Veronica Lake’s love interest is Robert Preston, but she actually shares more scenes with Alan Ladd. The pairing turns out to be a masterstroke for two reasons. Firstly, it proves to be popular with audiences. And secondly, it’s handy for Paramount. Veronica is the only actress on the lot who’s shorter than Alan. So, unlike when he’s filming with other leading ladies, there’s no need to have him standing on a box.
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