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Dorothy Compton(1913-1995)

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Dorothy Compton was born on 5 November 1913 in Honey Grove, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for When Do We Eat? (1934). She was married to William Nixon Wilson. She died on 29 August 1995 in Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
BornNovember 5, 1913
DiedAugust 29, 1995(81)
BornNovember 5, 1913
DiedAugust 29, 1995(81)
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Known for

Charles Dorety and Lou Holtz in When Do We Eat? (1934)
When Do We Eat?
5.4
Short
  • Dorothy
  • 1934

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  • The Thin Man (1934)
    The Thin Man
    7.9
    • Maid at Dinner Party (uncredited)
    • 1934
  • Charles Dorety and Lou Holtz in When Do We Eat? (1934)
    When Do We Eat?
    5.4
    Short
    • Dorothy
    • 1934
  • Gloria Stuart, Joan Marsh, Herbert Mundin, and Raul Roulien in It's Great to Be Alive (1933)
    It's Great to Be Alive
    5.5
    • Dancer - Cheko Girl (uncredited)
    • 1933
  • Carole Lombard and Chester Morris in Sinners in the Sun (1932)
    Sinners in the Sun
    6.0
    • Fashion Model (uncredited)
    • 1932

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  • Born
    • November 5, 1913
    • Honey Grove, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • August 29, 1995
    • Palm Beach, Florida, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • William Nixon Wilson1941 - June 16, 1945 (his death, 1 child)

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    Remained friends with Gwen Zetter and attended the 1935 ceremony when Swedish-born Zetter became a naturalized American citizen.

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