Born on June 12, 1915, in Indianola, Iowa, she was a prominent American actress known for her roles in the late 1930s and 1940s. She gained fame for her performances in films such as "Four Daughters" (1938) and Alfred Hitchcock's "Saboteur" (1942). Her career spanned over two decades, during which she became a beloved figure in Hollywood's Golden Age. After retiring from acting in the early 1950s, she focused on family life. She passed away on April 4, 1995, in Andover, Massachusetts.