She was one of the few woman producers in Hollywood during the era, associated with low-budget independent studios such as Mayfair Pictures.

[1] After graduating from the University of Southern California, she entered films during the silent era as an extra.

Later work as a film journalist and publicity agent led on to her career as a poverty row producer.

[2] In 1936 she was production assistant to Nat Levine at Republic Pictures, but resigned to establish her own company.

[3] Following her film career, she moved to Mexico and upon the suggestion of Monsignor Edward R. Kirk, she became a successful writer.