Monday, September 15th, 2008

Lana Turner — a San Francisco noir

Lana Turner

Yet another one for the “there’s always a San Francisco angle” files …

Years before the discovery of the platinum haired Lana Turner at a Hollywood cafe propelled her into a life of glamour and super-stardom, her lifeline intersected San Francisco — and with tragedy.

I suppose we could begin the tale in Oklahoma, 1920.

3 Comments » - Posted in From the community,San Francisco angle,San Francisco history blog by