She Feared God
Gretchen’s mother had strong Catholic beliefs and raised her children with her faith. She sent her daughters to parochial schools, one being the Ramona Convent boarding school. Her mom would regularly invite priests over to the house for dinner. Naturally, her strict upbringing helped influence Gretchen’s moral code.
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Her faith and religion played a big part in the choices she made throughout her life and her career. Gretchen had two sisters, and she wasn’t the only talented one: All three girls became child stars: Gretchen, Polly, and Elizabeth.