: In 20th-century pop culture, "Doris" (via Doris Day) became the symbol of the "girl next door". Combining this with "Lady of the Night" creates a narrative trope common in noir fiction: the seemingly innocent woman living a double life. 2. Mythological Roots: Doris the Oceanid
Doris's struggles with addiction and mental health issues also made headlines. In the 1950s, she was arrested several times for driving under the influence and was eventually forced to seek treatment. Her health issues continued to plague her, and she began to withdraw from public life. Doris Lady of the Night