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
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
A Slight Case of Murder
Strange Cargo
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Docks of New York
West of Singapore
Hollywood
Torchy Blane in Panama
The Show of Shows
Guilty or Not Guilty
Top Movie Credits
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Gertie
A Slight Case of Murder
Loretta
Strange Cargo
Suzanne (uncredited)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood
Betty Compson
Torchy Blane in Panama
Kitty, Gomez's Moll
The Show of Shows
Performer in 'The Pirate Number' & 'Lady Luck' Numbers (uncredited)
Guilty or Not Guilty
Maizie