Lana Turner in popular culture Lana Turner in popular culture Since her rise to fame in the 1940s, American film actress Lana Turner (19211995) has appeared and been referenced in numerous works across literature, film, art, and music. Her glamorous persona and publicized personal troubles have contributed to her recurring prevalence in popular culture. Turner first entered the popular culture lexicon under the nickname "the Sweater Girl" due to her feature film debut in "They Won't Forget" (1937), in which she appeared in a form-fitting sweater that accentuated her bust. She was the first known person to be given the nickname, which went on to
The Hockey Sweater children's fascination with Maurice Richard. Montreal's star player from 1942 until 1960, Richard was a prolific goal scorer. In the 1944–45 season – one year before the events of "The Hockey Sweater" – Richard became the first player in National Hockey League history to score 50 goals in a 50-game season. Richard attended the 1980 premiere of "The Sweater" in Montreal, and according to Carrier, was moved to tears by the film. Richard also requested copies so that he could show it to his own children. Sheldon Posen, curator of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, noted during the opening of