She had several successful films as a young adult, notably, for John Wayne fans, “Fort Apache.” I think she didn’t have an adult movie career because she didn’t want to.
She did do some TV work before she went into politics.
“Fort Apache” is one of my favorite westerns. Her character of Philadelphia helps to humanize Col. Thursday (Henry Fonda).
The #1 song in the US on April 10, 1945
My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time - Les Brown - Doris Day vocals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXW8ogLgiGw