Betty Compson

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

Career Timeline

19161929194219551968198119942011
  1. 2011
    Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films

    Herself (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 1991
    Halloween Monster Bash

    Mrs. Kessler (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 1975
    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  4. 1948
    Here Comes Trouble

    Martha Blake • Acting

  5. 1947
    Hard Boiled Mahoney

    Selena Webster • Acting

  6. 1947
    Second Chance

    Mrs. Davenport • Acting

  7. 1946
    Her Adventurous Night

    Miss Spencer • Acting

  8. 1943
    Danger! Women at Work

    Madame Sappho • Acting

Betty Compson - Aperture