Minerva Urecal
ActingAbout Minerva Urecal
A stage actress, Urecal made her screen debut in 1934. For the remainder of her career and two hundred plus movies, she played cleaning women, landladies, shopkeepers and the like. She was known as a Marjorie Main type actress and later went on to a career in television playing in such shows as "Tugboat Annie" and "Peter Gunn." Minerva claimed her name was an amalgam of her hometown, Eureka, California.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Minerva Urecal reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Minerva Urecal's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 76% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Minerva Urecal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Oklahoma Annie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Minerva Urecal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minerva Urecal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Minerva Urecal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Kate Lindquist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation | Brenda | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Marty | Mrs. Rosari (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Woman They Almost Lynched | Mrs. Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Niagara | Mrs. McGrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Oklahoma Annie | Lottie Fling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Jackpot | Woman Trying On Hats (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Side Street | Landlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Doolins of Oklahoma | Train Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Night Has a Thousand Eyes | Elderly Italian Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Noose Hangs High | Husky Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Mrs. Maypole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Bowery Buckaroos | Kate T. Barlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Cafe Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Delicatessen Woman (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Emma (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Devil Thumbs a Ride | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wake Up and Dream | Edna Lucash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Trap | Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Without Reservations | Sue (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Corner | Client Wife (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bells of St. Mary's | Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | State Fair | Woman Congratulating Mrs. Metcalf (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wanderer of the Wasteland | Mama Rafferty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Skeffington | Woman in Beauty Shop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Quiet Please, Murder | Cookbook-Seeking Library Patron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Kid Dynamite | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Powers Girl | Maggie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shadow of a Doubt | Mrs. Henderson (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Stooge to Conga | Marsha - the Nazi Housekeeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde | Stone-Faced Woman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | The Cleaning Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dressed to Kill | Landlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Myrt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Mrs. DeWitt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sabotage | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dancing Co-Ed | Woman on Radio (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Grocery Customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | Screaming Spinster at Circus (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Girls in White | Miss Perch - a Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dramatic School | Rose - Boulin's Secretary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lady in the Morgue | Mrs. Horn (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Start Cheering | Miss Grimley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan at the Olympics | Gang Member Posing as Olympics Matron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Fanny (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love on a Bet | Miss Jones, MacCreigh's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Godfathers | Parishioner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Brennan’s Cook’s Assistant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Minerva Urecal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Minerva Urecal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minerva Urecal is "Oklahoma Annie" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Minerva Urecal acted in?
Minerva Urecal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Minerva Urecal?
Other notable films include "Undercover Maisie", "Undercover Maisie", and "Wanderer of the Wasteland".