Alice Lake (September 12, 1895 – November 15, 1967) was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era and often appeared in comedy shorts opposite Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
Career Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lake began her career as a dancer. She made her screen debut in 1912, and she appeared in a number of comedy shorts by Mack Sennett. Lake was often the leading lady of Fatty Arbuckle in comedies such as Oh Doctor! (1917) and The Cook (1918). Arbuckle directed both films and was joined by Buster Keaton, who had a leading role in Oh Doctor!. Lake also played dramatic roles with Bert Lytell in Blackie's Redemption and The Lion's Den, both from 1919.
She starred in the 1920 film Body and Soul and appeared in a number of Metro silent film features in the 1920s as the lead actress. At the height of her career, she earned $1,200 per week as a motion picture actress. Lake had only limited success in dramatic roles. Following the introduction of talkies, her parts in films began to wane, and she only performed in supporting roles. Her last appearance in a film was in 1935 with a bit part in Frisco Kid. In all her screen credits numbered ninety-six.
Personal life In March 1924, Lake married fellow actor Robert Williams, but they were divorced in 1925. The couple separated and reunited three times before they permanently separated. Williams was a vaudeville performer who had appeared in a number of stage plays. He was previously married to singer Marion Harris. Lake was the aunt of Filipina actress Anita Linda.
Death Lake died of a heart attack at Paradise Sanitarium in Hollywood, California. She was 72. She was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood.
For her contribution to the motion picture industry, Alice Lake has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1620 Vine Street.
Selected filmography Year Title Role Notes1916The MoonshinersLady Jocelyn1916The Waiters' BallA Fair Customer1916A Creampuff RomanceAlternative title: His Alibi1916The Grab Bag Bride1917 The Butcher Boy Uncredited1917A Reckless RomeoWifeAlternative title: A Creampuff Romance1917The Rough HouseMrs. Rough1917His Wedding Night1917The Texas Sphinx1917Coney IslandUndetermined RoleUncredited1917A Country HeroSchoolteacher Lost film1918Out WestSalvation Army WomanAlternative title: The Sheriff1918The Bell BoyCutie Cuticle, manicurist1918MoonshineMoonshiner's Daughter 1918Good Night, Nurse!Crazy Woman1919 Camping Out1919The Lion's Den Dorothy Stedman1919A Desert Hero Lost film1919Lombardi, Ltd. Norah Blake1919Blackie's RedemptionMary Dawson1919Full of PepFelicia Bocaz1920 The Misfit Wife Katie Malloy 1920The GarageUndetermined RoleUncredited1921The Hole in the Wall Jean Oliver Lost film1921Over the Wire Kathleen Dexter1922More to Be Pitied Than ScornedViola Lorraine Lost film1922EnvironmentSally 'Chicago Sal' Dolan1922I Am the LawJoan Cameron Unknown/presumably lost1923Broken Hearts of BroadwayBubbles Revere1923 Modern Matrimony Patricia Waddington1923The Unknown PurpleJewel Marchmont 1924The Law and the Lady Marion Blake 1924 The Dancing Cheat 'Poppy' Marie Andrews 1925 The Price of Success Ellen Harden 1926 Broken Homes Arline 1926 The Truth About MenDora 1926The Wives of the Prophet Judith 1926 The Hurricane The Wife1927The Angel of BroadwayGoldie Lost film 1927 Roaring Fires Sylvia Summers Lost film1928Runaway GirlsAgnes Brady Lost film 1929 Untamed Justice Ann 1934The Girl from MissouriPaige's ManicuristUncredited1934Babes in ToylandTownswomanUncredited1935Frisco KidUndetermined RoleUncredited
Footnotes
References Los Angeles Times, "Another Romance Of Films On Rocks", March 16, 1925, Page 20. Los Angeles Times, "Ex-Actress Alice Lake Dies at 71", November 17, 1967, Page 29.
Further reading
External links
Alice Lake at Virtual History