Fern signed a long-term contract with Universal Pictures in October 1928.
Universal scouts noticed her while she was playing a part in Clear The Decks with Reginald Denny.
The twelve chapter screen production featured Lon Chaney Jr. and Dorothy Gulliver.
Fritzi Fern died in Los Angeles, California on September 20, 1932.
Her burial was carried out by Pierce Brothers and she was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.