Priscilla Lane embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of entertainment, beginning with her attendance at the prestigious Eagin School of Dramatic Arts in New York. Prior to pursuing a solo career, she toured with her sisters, captivating audiences as a popular singer with the renowned Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians Dance Band.
After five years of touring, Priscilla's talent and charisma caught the attention of Hollywood, and she was signed to a contract with Warner Brothers in 1937. Her film debut was in Varsity Show (1937),where she faced the challenging task of portraying a singer with the Fred Waring Band. Priscilla's character, a nice girl, was set against the temperamental star played by her sister Rosemary Lane.
Throughout her career, Priscilla played a diverse range of roles, including girlfriends, daughters, and fiancées. She often teamed up with her two sisters, Rosemary Lane and Lola Lane, to create a series of dramatic films, starting with the iconic Four Daughters (1938). This film not only showcased Priscilla's acting abilities but also helped launch the career of John Garfield.
In many of her films, Priscilla's primary responsibility was to look attractive and deliver strong supporting performances. She co-starred with Wayne Morris in three films released in 1938. In The Roaring Twenties (1939),she played the girlfriend of James Cagney. In Arsenic and Old Lace (1944),which was released three years after filming, Priscilla portrayed the fiancée of Cary Grant.
When Alfred Hitchcock was unable to secure Barbara Stanwyck for the role, he cast Priscilla in Saboteur (1942),where she found herself on the run with the hero. By this point, Priscilla's movie career was nearing its conclusion, and she would appear in only a few films over the next five years before retiring in 1948.
