Juliette Compton

Juliette Compton (May 3, 1899 – March 19, 1989) was an American actress whose career began in the silent film era and concluded with That Hamilton Woman in 1941.[1]

Juliette Compton
Compton c. 1930
Born(1899-05-03)May 3, 1899
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1989(1989-03-19) (aged 89)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Other names
  • Julie Compton
  • Juliet Compton
OccupationActress
Years active1920–1941
Spouse
James Bartram
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(m. 1926; div. 1942)​

Career

Compton was born in Columbus, Georgia, on May 3, 1899.[1] She was a model for illustrator Harrison Fisher, and perhaps his favorite model.[2]

Compton's show business career began when she acted in The Kiss Burglar in New York.[3] That was followed by a season in the Ziegfeld Follies. In London, she appeared on stage for three years,[4] including acting in The League of Notions and went on to act in British films for five years.[5]

Financial problems

On January 4, 1927, a bankruptcy court in London, England, appointed an official receiver for Compton after presentation of evidence that she had no assets and had liabilities of $37,500.[6] A news brief distributed by International News Service said that a nervous breakdown suffered by Compton was "attributed to difficulties in which she finds herself over debts."[7]

Personal life

Compton married James Bartram, an Australian businessman,[8] on December 24, 1926, in London, England. She left the nursing home where she had been ill for several weeks in order to be married at Christ Church, then returned to the nursing home immediately after the wedding.[9] They separated in 1936 and divorced on March 25, 1942.[10]

She died in Pasadena, California.

Partial filmography

References
  1. Kear, Lynn; Rossman, John (2008). The Complete Kay Francis Career Record: All Film, Stage, Radio and Television Appearances. McFarland. p. 241. ISBN 9780786431984. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. "'Harrison Fisher Girl' Is Married in London". Chicago Tribune. Illinois, Chicago. December 25, 1926. p. 11. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. Thomas, Dan (March 29, 1931). "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star -- These Five May Do So In The Movie Heavens". Messenger-Inquirer. Kentucky, Owensboro. p. 17. Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. Coons, Robbin (September 5, 1930). "Hollywood Sights and Sounds". The News-Palladium. Michigan, Benton Harbor. p. 2. Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "'British' Star, American Born". Reno Gazette-Journal. Nevada, Reno. September 28, 1929. p. 8. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  6. "Receiver Named". Belvidere Daily Republican. Illinois, Belvidere. January 4, 1927. p. 4. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  7. "The Pulse of The World". The Daily Notes. Pennsylvania, Canonsburg. International News Service. January 5, 1927. p. 4. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  8. "Husband Brought Secretary Into Home, Actress Says". The St. Louis Star and Times. Missouri, St. Louis. United Press. March 20, 1942. p. 23. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  9. "Actress Leaves Sick Bed to Be Married". The Courier. Iowa, Waterloo. International News Service. December 24, 1926. p. 2. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  10. "Divorces". Billboard. April 4, 1942. p. 28. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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