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
Midnight Mystery
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Virtuous Husband
The Show of Shows
Scarlet Seas
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Masked Angel
Skin Deep
Strange Cargo
Hollywood Boulevard
Top Movie Credits
Midnight Mystery
Sally Wayne
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Gertie
Virtuous Husband
Inez Wakefield
The Show of Shows
Performer in 'The Pirate Number' & 'Lady Luck' Numbers (uncredited)
Scarlet Seas
Rose
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Masked Angel
Betty
Skin Deep
Sadie Rogers
Strange Cargo
Suzanne (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard
Betty