Verna Hillie

Biography

Verna Hillie was an American film actress who began her career as a teenager in Detroit, Michigan, landing a part in a radio drama and eventually securing a contract with Paramount Pictures after winning the role of "Lota the Panther Woman" in a national competition. She gained recognition for her supporting roles in Under the Tonto Rim and Mystery Mountain, before co-starring with John Wayne in The Star Packer and The Trail Beyond.