A British actress, born in Finsburg, London, England, United Kingdom. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for her film work. She married Samuel Joseph (1931-1936), then married the actor and producer M.J. Frankovich (1940-1992), they had three children, Peter, Mike, and Michelle, and he remained with her until his death 1992. Her works include The Time of Their Lives (1946), The Spanish Main (1945), The Private Life of Henry Vllll (1933), and Holiday (1938). She worked in British and American films and was known for playing supporting roles in Hollywood. She began her career at the age of 15, working several jobs before working in cinema. She appeared in short comedy films with the star Stanley Lupino, and her first feature film was Night in Montmartre (1931). She presented the role of Katherine Howard in the movie The Private Life of Henry Vlll (1933), then moved to Hollywood and began her actual career. She appeared in 75 films, in which she played several starring roles and supporting roles during the thirties and forties. In 1940, she married the football star, actor, and producer Frankovich and moved with him to Italy, appearing in many films in Italy and in various European countries. She died in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA on July 27, 1998.