[a fool in paradise]

. If any female movie star of anywhere near Jolie’s prominence has gone on to direct major films … well, no one has and there’s no clear parallel. (Yeah, Ida Lupino made one movie, and there are a few examples in European cinema. The point stands.)

[stellaluna]

Ida Lupino directed seven movies and was busy directing TV dramas way back in the 50s.

[jobim]

Ida Lupino directed 9 films.

I only know The Trouble With Angels, which I think an exceptionally well-crafted and subtle film, despite its surface appearance to the contrary.