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Betty Compson
Paramount Pictures
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Betty Compson

Betty Compson

Actress
Born March 19, 1897 in Beaver, UT
Died April 18, 1974 in Glendale, CA

Betty Compson, the blond superstar of the silent screen, began her career as violinist in vaudeville.

She made dozens of movies for director Al Christie beginning in 1915 with "Wanted: A Leading Lady."

Compson, who starred with many of the leading actors and actress of the silent screen era, made a successful transition into the talking film era, starring in the first RKO talkie, "Street Girl," in 1929.

— Los Angeles Times April 23, 1974

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    1928 Best Actress The Barker Nomination
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