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
Strange Cargo
News Is Made at Night
The Docks of New York
The Woman with Four Faces
The Show of Shows
On With the Show!
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
A Slight Case of Murder
Invisible Ghost

Top Movie Credits

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Gertie
Strange Cargo Suzanne (uncredited)
News Is Made at Night Kitty Truman
The Docks of New York Mae
The Woman with Four Faces Elizabeth West
The Show of Shows Performer in 'The Pirate Number' & 'Lady Luck' Numbers (uncredited)
On With the Show! Nita
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Self (archive footage)
A Slight Case of Murder Loretta
Invisible Ghost Mrs. Kessler