Barbara Kent ( Barbara Cloutman) December 16, 1907 – October 13, 2011) was a Canadian film actress, prominent from the silent film era to the early talkies of the 1920s and 1930s. In 1925, Barbara Kent won the Miss Hollywood Beauty Pageant.
| Barbara Kent | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barbara Cloutman December 16, 1907 |
| Died | October 13, 2011 (aged 103) |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1925–1941 |
| Spouse(s) | Harry E. Edington (m. 1932; died 1949)
Marc Monroe (m. 1954; died 1998) |
Barbara Kent was Barbara Cloutman born on December 16, 1907 in Gadsby, Alberta,Canadato Lily Louise Kent & Jullion Curtis Cloutman.[1] In 1925, she graduated from Hollywood High School and went on to win the Miss Hollywood Pageant.[2] It was also the year in which she began her Hollywood career with a small role for Universal Studios, which signed her to a contract.[2] A petite brunette who stood less than five feet tall, Kent became popular as a comedian opposite such stars as Reginald Denny. She made a strong impression as the heroine pitted against Greta Garbo’s femme fatale in Flesh and the Devil in 1926 after Universal had lent the actress to MGM to make the film.[2]
Kent then attracted the attention of audiences and censors in the 1927 production No Man’s Law by appearing to swim nude. She actually wore a flesh-colored moleskin bathing suit in scenes that were considered very daring at the time.[3] The popularity of that film led to her selection as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars for 1927. She made a smooth transition into talking pictures opposite Harold Lloyd in the 1929 comedy Welcome Danger.[3] Kent was also featured with Lloyd in his iconic Feet First.[2] Over the next few years, she remained popular and received critical praise in 1933 for her role in the film version of Oliver Twist.[3]
Kent married talent agent Harry Edington in Yuma, Arizona, on December 16, 1932 — her 25th birthday.[4] During a one-year hiatus, Edington groomed Kent for what he intended to be a high-profile career. By the time she returned to films, however, her popularity had waned and she was unable to reestablish herself. She made her last appearance on screen in 1935.[citation needed]
Later years
Following the death of her husband Harry in 1949, Kent retreated from public life. She did, though, marry again in 1954, then to Jack Monroe, an engineer.[3] The couple resided initially in Sun Valley, Idaho but later relocated to Palm Desert, California. There Kent lived until her death, at the age of 103, on October 13, 2011.[3]
Hobbies
Kent had a great love for the outdoors. Always active, she enjoyed golf, fly fishing, hunting, and gardening. She was a longtime member of Marakkesh, Sunland, and Thunderbird Country Clubs. She was known as a talented cook and loved entertaining friends and family. Kent continued to fly light aircraft until her 85th birthday and was still playing golf well into her mid-90s.[5]
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Net Worth
The Estimated Net worth is $80K – USD $85k.
| Monthly Income/Salary (approx.) | $80K – $85k USD |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $4 million- $6 million USD |