Smosarska fled Warsaw in 1939, seeking refuge in Lithuania before securing passage by boat to the United States through Scandinavia. Though she attempted to establish a career in Hollywood, her accent proved too much of a challenge for American film makers.[4] In 1954 Smosarska toured parts of Canada to help raise money for welfare projects aimed at assisting Polish immigrants. Sponsored by Toronto's Advance Film Service, the trip began at Eaton Auditorium on March 6, before stops in London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, Oshawa, Wellington and Brantford.[4] She remained in the United States until 1970, before returning to live the final year of her life in Poland.[5][6]:243