Born in Chicago, [2 ] Stewart attended Northwestern University. [3 ] She worked as a model, and after winning a talent contest she moved to Hollywood [2 ] in the mid-1930s. Initially on contract with MGM, [3 ] she eventually worked…
Born in Glasgow, Stewart began her working life at the age of 12, as a part-time milk carrier. She was involved in worker's rights at an early stage, being the Women's Organiser for the Worker's Union, and a voluntary worker for the National…