Jane (Flora) Bramley was born in Ashford, Kent, England, to Thomas, a professional classical musician, and Ethel Pridmore Bramley. She began her career in the entertainment industry by appearing on stage in musical revues. Later, she traveled to America with her family, where she and her sister Alma attempted to launch their careers in Hollywood.
Flora's paternal aunt, Ann, was married to I.C. Freud, a business associate of Joseph M. Schenck, a prominent studio executive. Her first film, The Dude Cowboy, was released in 1926 and was followed by three more films, all produced by United Artists. Harry Brand, general manager of Buster Keaton's studios, arranged for her appearance in College, a film released in 1927. She also performed onstage at the Empire Theatre in the production of Interference in 1927.
In 1928, Flora was selected as a WAMPAS Baby Star, a prestigious honor that brought her significant attention and recognition. She released her third film, We Americans, that same year. In late 1929, she appeared on stage at the Fulton Theatre in Oakland, California, playing the role of Laurel in Stella Dallas.
After appearing in The Flirting Widow in 1930, Flora returned to England and continued her acting career in London. She married William Hartman-Cee in London in 1947 and, sometime during the 1960s, she and her husband moved to Moline, Illinois, to be near her sister Norgie. Her husband passed away in 1982, and Flora spent her later years as an avid gardener. She eventually passed away at the Trinity Medical Center in Moline on June 23, 1993.
