Joyce Compton

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Characters played by Joyce Compton

Marie - Waitress (uncredited) — If I Had a Million (1932)

Marie is a pretty waitress at the lunch stand visited by Steve Gallagher, Mulligan, and O’Brien after their release. The three men want to take her to the carnival, but lack money until Steve uses his check. Marie leaves with Steve, and later appears elegantly dressed beside the newly prosperous stand owner.

Dixie Belle Lee — The Awful Truth (1937)

Dixie is a sweet-natured but simple singer whom Jerry dates while separated from Lucy. He does not know that her nightclub act includes a vulgar skirt-lifting routine using a wind machine. When Lucy and Dan see the performance, Jerry is embarrassed and Lucy uses the incident to ridicule him.

Kiki — Women of All Nations (1931)

Minor supporting character, possibly a café patron or harem associate encountered during the journey.

Blossom — Sitting on the Moon (1936)

Blossom is the woman Danny wakes beside in a taxi outside the studio, though he remembers little about the preceding night. She appears at Danny and Polly's engagement party and claims that she and Danny were married that night, then leaves. Later, she tells Danny she will accept a divorce in exchange for $10,000; a newspaper clipping reports her involvement in a racket with the taxi driver.

Christine Cross / Her Twin Sister — Sky Murder (1940)

Detective chaperone who assists Nick in tracking spies.

Millie Brown — Love on a Budget (1938)

Local girl, participates in community events.

Evans' Secretary — Three Smart Girls (1936)

Administrative staff, supports Bill Evans in 1936.

Emily Evans — Dark Alibi (1946)

Character in the Dark Alibi case.

Betty — Dream Stuff (1933)

The attractive young woman who serves as the central romantic prize in the plot. Her affections are the driving force behind the comedic rivalry and schemes.

Dawn Day aka Minnie Schultz — The Last Warning (1938)

Key supporting figure involved in estate intrigue.

Caroline Nichols — Lena Rivers (1932)

Caroline is John's daughter and Lena's cousin. She considers Lena “common” and excludes her socially after Lena and her grandmother arrive in Kentucky. Her treatment of Lena reflects the family's unwelcoming response to Lena's arrival.

Eva 'Evie' Tutt — The Wild Party (1929)

A gossipy fellow student who catches Stella and Gil kissing and spreads the rumor across campus. She threatens Stella into silence. Later, she discovers Helen's secret letter, uses it for leverage, and delivers it to Faith Morgan, acting as a catalyst for the students' impending scandals.

Career Overview

Joyce Compton has 135 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include I Take This Oath, Hollywood Hobbies, How to Watch Football. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
135
Birth Date
1907-01-27
Birth Place
Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q218638), public domain (CC0).