William Kent
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City. Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).
Singapore Sling
as Jack TannerIn Singapore, con artist Michelle marries a corrupt local businessman to avoid prison, then...
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King of Jazz
as General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most...
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The Scarlet Letter
as Sampson GoodfellowIn the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on...
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When Knighthood Was in Flower
as King's TailorMary Tudor falls in love with a new arrival to court, Charles Brandon. She convinces her brother...
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Saturday's Millions
as SamJim Fowler is Western University's football hero and is constantly besieged by reporters. Jim's...
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