Minna Gombell
ActingAbout Minna Gombell
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Minna Gombell (May 28, 1892 – April 14, 1973) was an American film actress of the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in 50 Hollywood films including; Laurel and Hardy's Block-Heads, The Merry Widow, The First Year, Boom Town, High Sierra, Hoop-La, The Thin Man, and The Best Years of Our Lives. Her third husband was the film writer, producer and director Myron Coureval Fagan. Description above from the Wikipedia article Minna Gombell, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Minna Gombell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Minna Gombell'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Minna Gombell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Two Sinners, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Minna Gombell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minna Gombell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Minna Gombell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | I'll See You in My Dreams | Mrs. LeBoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | Mrs. Godfrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pagan Love Song | Kate Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Last Bandit | Winnie McPhail | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Miss Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Return of the Bad Men | Emily | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mr. Reckless | Ma Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wyoming | Queenie Lassiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Mrs. Parrish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Man Alive | Aunt Sophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sunbonnet Sue | Mrs. Fitzgerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Destiny | Marie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Town Went Wild | Marian Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore | Mrs. Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost | Edith Fitzbadden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cadets on Parade | Della | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Thieves Fall Out | Ella Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | High Sierra | Mrs. Baughmam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Spanish Eva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stop, Look and Love | Emma Haller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Queen of Beggars | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle | Jenny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Cora Withering | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Comet Over Broadway | Tim Adams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Waltz | Mrs. Hofbauer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Block-Heads | Mrs. Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wife, Doctor and Nurse | Constance | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Slave Ship | Mabel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Nellie Chase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Banjo on My Knee | Ruby | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Champagne Charlie | Lillian Wayne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two Sinners | Mrs. Pym | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The White Cockatoo | Grete Lovscheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babbitt | Zilla Reisling | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Marcelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lemon Drop Kid | Maizie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Hell Cat | Pauline McCoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Mimi Wynant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strictly Dynamite | Miss LaSeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Registered Nurse | Beulah Schloss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Keep 'Em Rolling | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cross Country Cruise | Nita Borden | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hoopla | Carrie | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wild Boys of the Road | Aunt Carrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hello, Sister! | Mona La Rue | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pleasure Cruise | Judy Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Girl | Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Careless Lady | Yvette Logan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow | Else Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bad Girl | Edna Driggs | Average | Similar → |
Minna Gombell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Minna Gombell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minna Gombell is "Two Sinners" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Minna Gombell acted in?
Minna Gombell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Minna Gombell?
Other notable films include "The Best Years of Our Lives", "The Thin Man", and "Make Way for Tomorrow".