An American actress prominent in the 1930s and 1940s, she began her career as a child fashion model and gained fame as a Ziegfeld Girl. Transitioning to film, she starred in several successful movies, including collaborations with Charlie Chaplin in "Modern Times" and "The Great Dictator." Known for her beauty and vivacious personality, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in "So Proudly We Hail!" She later pursued interests in art and philanthropy, leaving a lasting legacy in Hollywood.