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This page includes
Betty Compson's (March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) known film appearances from 1915–48.
Films from 1915 to 1919 are shorts, mostly for
Al Christie
Charles Herbert Christie (April 13, 1882 – October 1, 1955) and Alfred Ernest Christie (November 23, 1886 – April 14, 1951) were Canadian motion picture entrepreneurs.
Early life
Charles Herbert Christie was born between April 13, 1 ...
, unless otherwise stated. A big breakout came in 1919, with ''
The Miracle Man,'' which is now lost. In the early-to-mid 1920s, Compson was a major player at Paramount. By the end of the decade, her work became free-lance. Her fame began to decline after marrying director
James Cruze
James Cruze (born James Cruze Bosen; March 27, 1884 – August 3, 1942) was a silent film actor and film director.
Early years
Cruze's middle name came from the battle of Vera Cruz. He was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
, and she would remain a feature support for the rest of her film career.
Shorts
Features
Silent Films: 1918–1929
Sound Films: 1928–1931
Films 1932–1948
External links
Betty Compson at IMDb.com
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Compson, Betty
American filmographies