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

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

as Gertie

The Docks of New York

as Mae

Strange Cargo

as Suzanne (uncredited)

Invisible Ghost

as Mrs. Kessler

A Slight Case of Murder

as Loretta

The Great Gabbo

as Mary

The Lady Refuses

as June

Woman to Woman

as Deloryce / Lola

Weary River

as Alice Gray

The White Shadow

as Nancy Brent / Georgina Brent