The studio wanted a blonde who resembled Garbo as a young girl .
After playing the sister of Greta Garbo in 1934 's The Painted Veil , Parker signed a seven - year contract with Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer .
The studio wanted a blonde who resembled Greta Garbo as a young girl .
After playing the sister of Greta Garbo in 1934 's The Painted Veil , Parker signed a seven - year contract with Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer .