Barbara Kent

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Characters played by Barbara Kent

Amelia Sedley — Vanity Fair (1932)

A wealthy, well-connected young woman, Amelia is Becky's friend and invites her to spend Christmas with her family. She marries George Osborne and remains devoted to his memory after his death, refusing other proposals from Dobbin. After Becky reveals her affair with George, Amelia appears ready to accept Dobbin's love.

Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited) — Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)

Contest participant in dance competition.

Barbara — Feet First (1930)

Boss's secretary whom the protagonist mistakes for the boss's daughter. His desire to impress her drives his initial deception and subsequent adventures.

Faith Corey — Dumb-bells in Ermine (1930)

Faith Corey is a young woman whose socially prominent parents pressure her to marry a missionary reformer. She falls in love with prizefighter Jerry Malone, but after they quarrel she agrees to her mother's marriage request. When the missionary is publicly disgraced, the wedding is cancelled; Faith and Jerry reconcile and marry with the family's blessing.

Gypsy — Emma (1932)

Gypsy is one of Frederick's adult children and part of the spoiled family Emma has long indulged. She joins Bill and Isabelle in opposing Emma's marriage and inheritance, and the siblings seek to prove Frederick was not sane when he made his will. After Emma gives them the money, Gypsy begs her forgiveness and asks her to stay.

Molly Waddington — The Small Bachelor (1927)

Molly is the daughter of a socially ambitious mother who initially tries to steer her toward a wealthy marriage. She falls in love with Finch, calls off their wedding after Fanny's interruption, then learns of the suspected scheme from Beamish. She reunites with Finch, prepares to elope, and ultimately chooses to marry him.

Ruth Mercer — Freighters of Destiny (1931)

A local town girl dating Steve Macey. She remains loyal to him and is convinced of his innocence when he is falsely accused of bank theft and forced to flee the town.

Mimi — The Lone Eagle (1927)

A French woman who falls in love with William, Mimi stirs his emotions as he struggles under an accusation of cowardice. She tries to dissuade him from accepting Lebrun's aerial challenge, but he goes ahead; after the war, she returns to the United States with William as his bride.

Billie Lee — Welcome Danger (1929)

Billie is a young woman driving to San Francisco with her little brother, Buddy, whose lame leg needs medical treatment. After meeting Harold when her car breaks down, she helps him locate her lodging, becomes involved in the danger surrounding the physician, and accepts Harold's awkward proposal at the end.

Joan Trent — Indiscreet (1931)

Gerry's sister who returns from France engaged to Jim. She attempts to help her sister break the engagement but inadvertently reinforces the misunderstanding when Tony arrives.

Career Overview

Barbara Kent has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work is anchored in the Blondie universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Lonesome, Swellhead, Reckless Decision. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1907-12-16
Birth Place
Gadsby, Alberta, Canada

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