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Barbara KentAmerican silent film actress
Date of Birth: 16.12.1907
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Barbara Kent
Barbara Kent, born Cloutman, was an American actress popular during the silent film era in Hollywood. She is one of the last surviving actresses from that time. She was born on December 16, 1906, in the small Canadian village of Gadsby, Alberta.
Early Career
In 1925, Barbara became the winner of the Miss Hollywood contest, and a year later, she began her film career with a small role in the Universal Studios film "Night Owls." In movies, Barbara showcased herself as a talented comedic actress, although she also had serious dramatic roles in films such as "Flesh and the Devil" (1926), "Mothers Cry" (1928), and "The Shady Lady" (1929). She gained public attention in 1927 with the release of the film "The Wicked Darling," in which she appeared naked in one of the scenes. The popularity of this film led to Barbara being included in the WAMPAS Baby Stars list the same year.
Transition to Sound Films
In 1929, Barbara successfully transitioned to sound films. In the following years, she remained popular and showcased her talent in movies such as "Vanity Fair" (1932) and "Oliver Twist" (1933). However, her film career was interrupted in 1934 when Barbara married Hollywood producer Harry Edington. A year later, she attempted to return to the big screen, but her roles were no longer popular, and in 1935, she permanently left the film industry.
Later Life
After her husband's death in 1949, Barbara withdrew from public appearances and soon secluded herself in a retirement home in Sun Valley, Idaho. She refused to give any interviews and lived a private life. Despite her withdrawal from the public eye, Barbara Kent remains a significant figure in the history of Hollywood's silent film era.
