Doreen, a stunningly talented dancer, was being meticulously honed by Columbia's esteemed producer, Harry Cohn, with the potential aim of elevating her to the status of a Hollywood star, possibly as a direct rival to the reigning queen of the silver screen, the captivating Kim Novak.
As she prepared for her role in the Novak-starring musical Pal Joey, Doreen's life took a devastating turn, as she unexpectedly and tragically ended her own life in the midst of dance rehearsals.
