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Martha Merrill

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Martha Merrill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Martha Merrill's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Martha Merrill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Show Boat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Martha Merrill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Martha Merrill's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Show Boat (1936) movie poster
★6.8

Show Boat: Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the com

Show Boat

1936•Music
★6.8
Go Into Your Dance (1935) movie poster
★6.8

Go Into Your Dance: An irresponsible Broadway star gets mixed up with gambling and gangsters.

Go Into Your Dance

1935•Music
★6.6
History Is Made at Night (1937) movie poster
★6.6

History Is Made at Night: An American woman falls in love with a romantic Parisian head waiter who tries to save her from her possessive wealthy e

History Is Made at Night

1937•Romance
★6.6
'G' Men (1935) movie poster
★6.6

'G' Men: James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with

'G' Men

1935•Crime
★6.5
Shipmates Forever (1935) movie poster
★6.5

Shipmates Forever: An admiral's son with no interest in carrying on the family tradition is a successful crooner. He finally joins the Navy

Shipmates Forever

1935•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Martha Merrill.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1937 History Is Made at Night - Hit Similar →
1936 They Met in a Taxi Edna Fletcher Average Similar →
1936 Show Boat - Hit Similar →
1935 Personal Maid's Secret Dinner Guest Average Similar →
1935 Shipmates Forever Sparks' Girl (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Don't Bet on Blondes Bridesmaid (Uncredited) Flop Similar →
1935 In Caliente Chorus Girl Average Similar →
1935 'G' Men Nurse (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Go Into Your Dance Angry Showgirl #2 Hit Similar →
1935 Living on Velvet Cynthia Parker Average Similar →
1934 And She Learned About Dames Martha Howson Average Similar →
1934 George White's Scandals Wife in King Henry VIII sketch Flop Similar →

Martha Merrill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Martha Merrill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martha Merrill is "Show Boat" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Martha Merrill acted in?

Martha Merrill has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Martha Merrill?

Other notable films include "Go Into Your Dance", "History Is Made at Night", and "'G' Men".