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Betty Compson (born Eleanor Luicime Compson; March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) was an American actress and film producer who got her start during Hollywood's silent era. She is best known for her performances in The Docks of New York and The Barker, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress . Early life.
Betty Compson. Actress: Street Girl. A mining engineer's daughter, blond, blue-eyed Betty Compson began in show business playing the violin in a Salt Lake City vaudeville establishment for $15 a week. Following that, she went on tour, accompanied by her mother, with an act called 'The Vagabond Violinist'.
Betty Compson was an American actress and film producer best known for the movie ‘The Docks of New York.’ One of the leading actresses of the silent era in Hollywood, she had an extensive film career, that spanned over three decades.
This page includes Betty Compson's (March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) known film appearances from 1915 to 1948. Films from 1915 to 1919 are shorts, mostly for Al Christie , unless otherwise stated. A big breakout came in 1919, with The Miracle Man , which is now lost.
Feb 20, 2024 · Step back in time with me as we pay tribute to one of Classic Hollywood's brightest stars - Betty Compson. 🌟 From captivating performances to timeless elega...
Betty Compson was an American actress and film producer born on March 19, 1897 in Beaver, Utah, and died on April 18, 1974 in Hollywood, California. She began her career in the silent film era and appeared in over 180 films between 1913 and 1951.
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.
