Victoria Vinton was born in New Jersey, and she had a sister named Violet who was born in 1914. After their parents' divorce, Victoria and her sister relocated to California with their father, who worked as a motion picture cameraman. Their father's long hours meant that the sisters were raised by their grandmother, an aunt, and an uncle. Growing up surrounded by the movie industry, Victoria decided to pursue a career in show business.
Victoria made her screen debut around 1932 and became a familiar face in Busby Berkeley films of the 1930s. She appeared in several titles, including "Footlight Parade," "Fashions of 1934," "Dames," "Gold Diggers of 1935," and "Gold Diggers of 1937." She also worked as a leg double for more famous actresses, so it's possible that you may have glimpsed her in other movies. Although she was often referred to as a "movie star type," Victoria was destined to remain an extra for the majority of her career. After working in over 40 films, Victoria appears to have retired from the screen in 1944.
Victoria married three times. Her first marriage ended in annulment, and her second marriage to cinematographer Charles "Scotty" Welbourne resulted in the birth of a son. The couple divorced in 1953. Victoria's third marriage lasted nearly 25 years until her husband's passing.
