Actor

Betty Compson: Movies & Filmography

films: 34
on screen: 1919–2011

Career at a glance

Betty Compson's Career in Numbers

Betty Compson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Betty Compson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Miracle Man (1919) to Here Comes Trouble (1948), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

Betty Compson Movies by Decade

1910s 1
1920s 12
1930s 11
1940s 9

The 1920s were Betty Compson's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Betty Compson Movies by Genre

Drama 11
Comedy 6
Romance 6
Crime 4
Thriller 1
Adventure 1
Mystery 1
Documentary 1
Music 1
Western 1

Drama is the genre Betty Compson has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (6).

Betty Compson Career Milestones

First film: The Miracle Man 1919
Newest film: Here Comes Trouble 1948

34 credits

Betty Compson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Betty Compson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Betty Compson Movies as an Actor

Betty Compson in Documentaries & Specials

2011 Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films as Herself (archive footage) · Documentary

Works with

Who Betty Compson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Betty Compson shares the most films with. Purnell Pratt comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Charles Ruggles (2).

FAQ

Betty Compson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Betty Compson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Betty Compson been in?

Betty Compson is credited on 34 films, from 1919 to 2011. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Betty Compson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Betty Compson's filmography is Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films (2011), in the role of Herself (archive footage).

Who does Betty Compson work with most often?

Betty Compson shares the most films with Purnell Pratt (3 films), Charles Ruggles (2 films) and Victor McLaglen (2 films).

The Best Betty Compson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.

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