Monogram did create and nurture its own stars. Gale Storm began her career at RKO Radio Pictures in 1940 but found a home at Monogram. Storm had been promoted from Monogram's Frankie Darro series and was showcased in crime dramas (like "Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher" (1943) opposite Richard Cromwell and radio's Frank Graham in the title role) and a string of musicals to capitalize on her singing talents (like "Campus Rhythm" and "Nearly Eighteen", both 1943, as well as "Swing Parade of 1946" featuring The Three Stooges). Another of Monogram's finds during this time was British skating star Belita, who conversely starred in musical revues first and then graduated to dramatic roles, including "Suspense" (1946), an A-budget King Brothers Productions picture released under the Monogram name.