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Veronica Lake moved to Beverly Hills after high school to become the actress she knew she could be. She earned her money by acting in several big films like Sullivan’s Travels and So Proudly We Hail! But the success wouldn’t last long.
As she started to appear in less appreciated films, Lake turned to liquor and threw away her money on alcohol and other senseless purchases. Lake passed away at 50, in poverty.
