Helen Twelvetrees, born Helen Marie Jurgens, emerged from her childhood in Brooklyn, New York, with an innate passion for the theatrical arts. Upon completing her high school education, she embarked on a stage career, participating in numerous plays in New York City, before gravitating towards the film industry when she relocated to the West Coast in late 1928.
Her debut in the film world came in 1929 with the release of The Ghost Talks, swiftly followed by Words and Music and Blue Skies, all within the same year. Throughout the early 1930s, Helen continued to appear in a variety of movies, captivating audiences with her pixyish charm and the roles she portrayed.
One of her most notable performances was as June Perry in State's Attorney (1932),opposite the renowned John Barrymore. Her character's romantic involvement with the district attorney was played with absolute conviction, showcasing Helen's impressive acting skills.
Helen maintained a frenetic filming pace until 1936, with a notable output of five movies in 1935. However, her filmography slowed significantly in 1936, with only Thoroughbred being released that year. The following year, 1937, saw Helen's film career come to an abrupt halt, with her final film being Unmarried (1939).
The subsequent years seemed to be marked by a sense of emptiness, as Helen struggled to find a new purpose in her life. Tragically, her life was cut short in 1958, at the age of 49, when she took an overdose of sedatives.
