Betty Compson
American actress (1897–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
American actress (1897–1974)
Betty Compson | |
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| Born | Eleanor Luicime Compson (1897-03-19)March 19, 1897 Beaver, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1974(1974-04-18) (aged 77) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | San Fernando Mission Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1915–1948 |
| Spouses | Irving Weinberg
(m. 1933; div. 1937)Silvius Jack Gall
(m. 1944; died 1962) |
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