Unfortunately, Lake’s career was declining, andSaigonwas the final film she made under contract with Paramount Pictures.

NEXT:The 10 Steamiest Film Noir Movies, Ranked

Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd looking from behind a wall in This Gun for Hire (1942)

Image via Paramount Pictures

Veronica Lake looking at Alan Ladd, who’s looking firmly ahead, in Saigon

Image via Paramount Pictures

A man wearing a hat and trench coat is kissed on the cheek by a woman in This Gun for Hire.

Image via Paramount Pictures

This Gun for Hire