Career
She appeared in approximately 15 films between 1930 and 1936. Born in Egypt, Pennsylvania, in 1911, Henley was the second of four children. She was trained as a dancer while growing up near Allentown, Pennsylvania, and eventually moved to New York City to appear in vaudeville.
While in New York, Henley performed in Florenz Ziegfeld"s "Show Girl".
Henley moved to Hollywood and appeared in several films for Fox Film Corporation and Columbia Pictures. Her roles were restricted to those of a showgirl or other romantic interests.
Modern viewers will remember her as a sound stage girl from the Three Stooges film Movie Maniacs, where she was Larry"s kissing partner. She also appeared with the comedy team in the films Three Little Beers and Ants in the Pantry.
Henley also had bit parts in such films as Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town and George White"s Scandals. She may be best known for her role in Up the River.