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.
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Year | Category | Work | |
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1928 | Best Actress | The Barker | Nomination |
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