Betty Compson
Born: 1897-03-17
Birthplace: Beaver, Utah, USA
Biography
Betty Compson (March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) was an American actress and film producer. Most famous in silent films and early talkies, she is best known in her performances in The Docks of New York and The Barker, the latter earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Known For
Hollywood Boulevard
Destination Unknown
Border Raiders
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Court Martial
The Stranger
Strange Cargo
The Show of Shows
Roar of the Press
Top Movie Credits
Hollywood Boulevard
Betty
Destination Unknown
Ruby Smith
Border Raiders
Rose Hardy
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Gertie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Court Martial
Belle Starr
The Stranger
Peggy Bowlin
Strange Cargo
Suzanne (uncredited)
The Show of Shows
Performer in 'The Pirate Number' & 'Lady Luck' Numbers (uncredited)
Roar of the Press
Mrs. Thelma Tate