Raised in Boston, Massachusetts

Acted with E H Sothern's stage company; appeared in "Richard Lovelace"

Moved to NYC

Appeared on Broadway in "The Christian"

Film debut in "The Maid's Double"

Acted in the silent film, "The Stolen Triumph"

Garnered attention for stage performance in "Hell-Bent for Heaven"

Resumed film career in "Men Are Like That" and "Poor Aubrey"

Became an established character player after turn in "Wise Girls"

Cast as Aunt Polly in "Tom Sawyer"

Portrayed Janet Gaynor's stern aunt in "A Star Is Born"

Had best-known and most memorable role as Auntie Em in "The Wizard of Oz"

Offered a scene-stealing turn in "Anne of Windy Poplars"

Was featured in the Marx Brothers' vehicle "The Big Store"

Appeared in "Heaven Can Wait"

Portrayed Deanna Durbin's socialite aunt in "Can't Help Singing"

Cast as the family maid in "Life With Father"

Final film role, "Key to the City"