[citation needed] Nelson's brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called Springtime.

The actress played the role of the daughter to The Commissioner, who was portrayed by Oliver Hardy.

[citation needed] She worked for Century, Christie, Fox, and Hal Roach studios.

[2] Nine of her films had her cast as leading lady in Westerns that starred Jack Hoxie.

[1] In June 1923 the actress was found dead in a gas-filled room by her mother, Mrs. George P.