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Betty Compson Biography
Birth Name:Eleanor Luicime Compson
Birth Place:Beaver, Utah, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In October 1925, she got married to fellow actor James Cruze
- Got her start in entertainment by working as a violinist in a vaudeville show
- Would frequently perform in films produced by Al Christie
- Was one of the first women to own a film production company
Awards
- 1923Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1923Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1930Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated