With the Nazis coming into power in Germany, she emigrated to the US, where she began getting small roles in stage productions. She later obtained film work, but mainly in small roles.
Entered the film business in 1912.
Her last German film productions came at the beginning of the '30s, although she continued to appear on the stage.
She also used the name Gisela Werbisek making her stage debut in Pressburg.