Betty Compson
ActingAbout Betty Compson
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.
Betty Compson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Betty Compson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Betty Compson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Betty Compson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains She Got What She Wanted, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Betty Compson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Betty Compson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Betty Compson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films | Herself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Laughing at Danger | Mrs. Van Horn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Religious Racketeers | Ada Bernard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Two Gun Justice | Kate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Federal Bullets | Sue, Gang Moll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Killer at Large | Kate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Laughing Irish Eyes | Molly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | False Pretenses | Clarissa Stanhope | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | No Sleep on the Deep | Mrs. Eldridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | West of Singapore | Lou | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hollywood Halfbacks | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Virtuous Husband | Inez Wakefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | She Got What She Wanted | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Czar of Broadway | Connie Colton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Time, the Place and the Girl | Doris Ward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Big City | Helen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Temptations of a Shop Girl | Ruth Harrington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Love Me and the World Is Mine | Mitzel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Say It with Diamonds | Betty Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Counsel for the Defense | Katherine West | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Eve's Secret | Eve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | New Lives for Old | Olympe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Garden of Weeds | Dorothy Delbridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Fast Set | Margaret Sones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Female | Dalla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Enemy Sex | Dodo Baxter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The White Shadow | Nancy Brent / Georgina Brent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Miami | Joan Bruce | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Stranger | Peggy Bowlin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Betty Compson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Woman with Four Faces | Elizabeth West | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Rustle of Silk | Lala De Breeze | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The White Flower | Konia Markham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Kick In | Molly Brandon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | To Have and to Hold | Lady Jocelyn Leigh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Always the Woman | Celia Thaxter / Queen Neco Tokris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Over the Border | Jen Galbraith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Green Temptation | Genelle / Coralyn / Joan Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Ladies Must Live | Christine Bleeker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | At the End of the World | Cherry O'Day | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Prisoners of Love | Blanche Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Devil's Trail | Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Light of Victory | Jane Ravenslee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Terror of the Range | Thelma Grant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Sheriff | School Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Crazy by Proxy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | As Luck Would Have It | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | That Doggone Baby | Wifie Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
Betty Compson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Betty Compson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Betty Compson is "She Got What She Wanted" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Betty Compson acted in?
Betty Compson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Betty Compson?
Other notable films include "The Time, the Place and the Girl", "Over the Border", and "Crazy by Proxy".