Actor Ella Raines was born on this day in 1920. She starred in several film noirs, such as Phantom Lady and Impact, but also worked in other genres, including comedies (notably Preston Sturges’ Hail the Conquering Hero), westerns and thrillers. Her acting career petered out in the 1950s and she later worked as an acting teacher. Ella Raines passed away in 1988 at the age of 67, but her talent and striking image live on.