Donna Reed From Here to Eternity 1954

“From Here to Eternity” follows three soldiers and the women in their lives. Donna plays Lorene Burke, a “hostess” (aka prostitute) who yearns to escape her dreary existence of turning tricks. She longs for a husband and a family, complete with a white picket fence and a house. Lorene feels she is on the verge of achieving her dreams as she falls in love with one of the soldiers. But tragically, he is killed in the line of duty. Devastated, Lorene decides to leave town to find happiness. She bids farewell to the sex-trade profession and embarks on a new journey towards happiness.

To read more about other Oscar-winning actresses playing characters working in the sex trade industry, please continue perusing Oscar Hookers