Robert Kent (born in 1908 as "Douglas Blackley Jr." and sometimes credited as either "Douglas Blackley" or "Douglas Bleckley") entered films after gaining experience on the legitimate stage. A former professional prizefighter, Kent's career consisted mostly of playing leads in B pictures. His biggest picture was probably The Country Girl (1954), in which he was billed eighth, but he specialized in westerns, action/adventure films, and serials. He passed away in 1955.