Betty Compson

Betty Compson

American actress (1897–1974)

Betty Compson 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.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 64 films (1919–1946) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 5 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1931 THE LADY REFUSES. RKO Radio Pictures Inc. 8 reels B&W
1931 THE SILVER LINING. Patrician Pictures Ltd. 6 reels B&W
1931 THE VIRTUOUS HUSBAND. Universal Pictures Corp. 8 reels B&W
1931 THREE WHO LOVED. RKO Radio Pictures Inc. 7 reels B&W
1933 DESTINATION UNKNOWN. Universal Pictures Corp. 7 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1933 NOTORIOUS BUT NICE. Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corp. 7 reels B&W
1936 AUGUST WEEK-END. Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corp. 7 reels 16mm Sound
1936 Millionaire Kid. 6 reels 16mm sound
1939 Cowboys From Texas. George Sherman 6 reels Color & B&W
1939 MAD YOUTH. Real Life Drama 8 reels B&W
1943 Confessions Of A Vice Baron. Melville Shyer, S. Roy Luby 62 min. B&W
1946 Claudia And David. Walter Lang 7 025 ft. 35mm B&W sound
The Mystic Circle Murder 7 reels 16mm Sound
The Triumph of Love 7 reels 16mm Silent