Betty Arlen Explained

Betty Arlen
Birth Date:4 November 1909
Birth Place:Kentucky, U.S.
Death Place:Farmington, New Mexico
Occupation:Actress
Spouse:Louis Golden (divorced 1932)

Betty Arlen (November 4, 1909 – August 4, 1966) was an American actress and dancer best known for her being selected as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1925.

Biography

Arlen was born on November 9, 1904, in Providence, Kentucky.[1] She moved to Hollywood in 1925, having been spotted by talent scouts while working as a stage dancer. At only 16 years of age, she was selected as one of thirteen girls that year to be WAMPAS Baby Stars.[2] Being selected as a "WAMPAS Baby Star" would be the highlight of her brief acting career.

In 1926 she had a supporting role in A Punch in the Nose, which was her only credited role. She would have two uncredited roles in 1928, and received only bit parts afterward, but struggled to stay in the business for some time.

She was married to theater manager, Louis Golden, but filed for divorce in 1932.[3]

Arlen remained in the Los Angeles area. She died on August 4, 1966, in Farmington, New Mexico.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hess . Earl J. . Dabholkar . Pratibha A. . Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece . 2009 . University Press of Kansas . 978-0-7006-1656-5 . April 13, 2024 . en.
  2. March 1925 . 30–31 . The WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1925 . Wireless Age . April 13, 2024 .
  3. News: Betty Arlen, Film Actress, Files Suit For Divorce. Chicago Tribune. August 20, 1932.