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Betty Arthur

Dec 06, 1910 - Mar 26, 2005 (94 years old) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Betty Arthur was born on December 6, 1910 in Indianapolis, Indiana USA as Elizabeth Kathryn Leopold. She was an actress, dancer and performer and appeared in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and The Broadway Melody (1929) When Betty was seven-years-old the renowned ballerina Anna Pavlova visited Indiana and watched Betty dance. Pavlova was so impressed that she wanted to take Betty to New York to continue her career, but could not because of Betty's age. Later Betty came to Los Angeles in 1923, and continued her dancing with Ernest Belcher. She died on March 26, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

Known For

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The Phantom of the Opera
Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
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Making Good
College Student
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The Broadway Melody
Chorus Dancer (uncredited)

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