Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954, but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel.
[3] She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived.
[5] Courtesy of MGM, in April 1944 Parker starred in a production of The Desert Song for the troops at Camp Roberts, California.
[1] In 1944, Parker wed Lt. Richard B. Dixson,[6] a decorated fighter pilot.
She returned from Hollywood in the late 1940s and only made a few movies from that point (all bit parts).