Trivia

Was once designated to play the lead role in the film Love Letters (1945) opposite Joseph Cotten but was relegated to playing the girlfriend of the lead once Jennifer Jones became available for the project.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia to an American father and New Zealander mother.

Was built up in war-era Hollywood to become the next Greer Garson but fell short.

Took to the lecture circuit in later years on a variety of subjects ranging from Hollywood to Tibet.

Blond-haired leading lady in Australian motion pictures of the late 30s. Moved to Hollywood in the early 40s, where she appeared in only 10 films before retiring ca. 1952.

Two volumes of poetry published: The Grieving Senses (1971) and Odyssey for Edmond (1991). Also, in the 1970s she wrote the verse play "Helen of Troy", which she and her husband, producer/director Edmond Angelo, presented on college campuses.

As a poet was once panelist at the California Writers Conference at California State University and was international chairman of the International Senior League which presents awards to outstanding educators.

Three children: Christopher, Mark and Juliet