Meet the petite blonde actress, born to a family of hoteliers and theatre managers, who began her acting career as a child in the 1890s with the esteemed Pollard Opera Company.
She had a natural flair for musical comedy, which would become a hallmark of her later performances.
In the years to come, she would take her talents to the stages of Australia and England, captivating audiences at music halls and variety theatres alongside the renowned comedian Edward Lauri.
Between 1922 and 1929, she embarked on a thrilling journey, touring Australia and New Zealand once more, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented performer.
The following year, she made the bold move to Hollywood, where she would spend the remainder of her career playing a wide range of character roles in films.