Her film career began in 1937, after making a screen test for Warner Bros. and signing a contract for the studio.

At first she made minor appearances in motion pictures such as Varsity Show, It's Love I'm After and Submarine D-1.

[1] In 1939, she got her first leading role when she was chosen to play the part of comic-strip character Jane Arden in a film adaption.

[2] While touted by critics as a future star,[3] Towne retired from showbusiness after marrying Harry Kronman, a Hollywood producer, in 1942.

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