Began as a film joiner for D.W. Griffith, 1915 to 1920. Had a spell at First National (1924-25). Worked at MGM from 1926, and, as supervising editor, from 1939 to 1968. Latterly worked for producer Ray Stark, at Rastar, until her retirement in 1986. She was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1977 for "62 years of exceptionally distinguished service to the motion picture industry as film editor".