"When I was 16 years old I performed as Prima Ballerina in the 1925 classic horror movie, Phantom of the Opera. It was an amazing experience working with Lon Chaney. From that time on I continued to perform in both screen and stage productions. In 1928, I was signed as Prima Ballerina and actress for the 10-week Light Opera Season at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It so happened that my Uncle Carl came to see me after the performance of Sally, in which I had a good part. He thought I had talent, I guess, and he signed me to a contract at Universal."