Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annette Bochenek on November 3, 2022

Classic Movie Travels: Betty Compson Betty Compson Betty Compson was born Eleanor Luicime Compson on March 19, 1897, in Beaver, Utah. Her parents were Virgil and Mary Compson. Her father worked as a mining engineer and gold prospector, in addition to owning a grocery store. Her mother worked a   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on January 20, 2013

Betty Compson (March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974), father died when she was young, and she drop out of school and earn a living for herself and her mother. She landed a job as a violinist in a Salt Lake City, Utah, theater. After, Compson made 25 short films...   read more