Betty was named Macy's Child Star of the Year in the 1940's, and
appeared in Show Boat on Broadway.
While under contract as a young teenager with RKO, Betina was introduced
to Howard Hughes. Mr. Hughes took over her contract and she became his
protege for more than ten years.
A longtime resident of Beverly Hills, she eventually moved to Orange County
and finally Las Vegas, where she quietly and peacefully lived out her final years.