Background
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio.
Her film career began in 1937, after making a screen test for Warner Brothers and signing a contract for the studio. At first she made minor appearances in motion pictures such as Varsity Show, lieutenant"s Love I"m After and Submarine Doctorate-1. In 1939, she got her first leading role when she was chosen to play the part of comic strip character Jane Arden in a film adaption.
While touted by critics as a future star, Towne retired from showbusiness after marrying Harry Kronman, in 1942.
She died on August 29, 2014, aged 96.