Barbara Kent
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Barbara Kent was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. Early on in her acting career, Kent landed roles in various films, including "Flesh and the Devil" (1927) with John Gilbert, "Lonesome" (1928) and "Dumbbells in Ermine" (1930). She also appeared in "Night Ride" (1930). She kept working in film throughout the thirties, starring in "Indiscreet" (1931), the Marie Dressler drama "Emma" (1932) and the Myrna Loy drama "Vanity Fair" (1932). She also appeared in the Dickie Moore drama "Oliver Twist" (1933). Toward the end of her career, she tackled roles in "Protect Your Daughter" (1933), the Charles "Buddy" Rogers musical "Old Man Rhythm" (1935) and the drama "Under Age" (1941) with Nan Grey. Kent more recently worked on "Million Dollar Mystery" (1987) with Eddie Deezen. Kent passed away in October 2011 at the age of 105.