Betty Compson

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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.

Career Overview

Betty Compson has 135 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Torchy Blane Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Lady Refuses, Scarlet Seas, Escort Girl. 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
1897-03-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
Beaver, Utah, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q255846), public domain (CC0).