Alice Lake (September 12, 1895–November 15, 1967) was an American actress. She was born in Brooklyn, New York.
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Silent film actress
Her screen debut was in 1912, and she appeared in a number of comedy shorts by Mack Sennett. Lake was often the leading lady of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle in comedies like Oh Doctor (1917) and The Cook (1918). Arbuckle directed both films and was joined by Buster Keaton who had a leading role Oh Doctor. Lake also played dramatic roles with Bert Lytell in Blackie's Redemption and The Lion's Den, both from 1919. During the 1920s she appeared in a number of Metro silent film features as the lead actress. At the height of her career she earned $1,200 per week as a motion picture actress. During her most productive period she resided at 6675 3-4 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Lake had only limited success in dramatic roles, and was never considered a true star in the business.
Marriage
In March 1925 she was married to fellow actor Robert Williams, but they were divorced in 1926. The couple separated and reunited three times before they made a permanent break. Williams was a vaudeville performer who had appeared in a number of stage plays. He was previously married to singer Marion Harris.
Career decline
Following the introduction of talkies, her parts in films began to wane and she only performed in supporting roles. Her last appearance in film was in 1935 with a bit part in Frisco Kid. In all her screen credits numbered ninety-six.
Death
Lake died at Paradise Sanitarium in Hollywood, California as the result of a heart attack. She was 71. She is buried at the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Selected filmography
- The Unknown Purple (1923)
- I Am the Law (1922)
- The Garage (1919)
- A Desert Hero (1919)
- Camping Out (1919)
- The Cook (1918)
- Good Night, Nurse! (1918)
- Moonshine (1918)
- The Bell Boy (1918)
- Out West (1918)
- A Country Hero (1917)
- The Texas Sphinx (1917)
- Coney Island (1917)
- Oh Doctor! (1917)
- His Wedding Night (1917)
- The Rough House (1917)
- A Reckless Romeo (1917)
- The Butcher Boy (1917)
- A Creampuff Romance (1916)
- The Waiters' Ball (1916)
- The Moonshiners (1916)
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.
