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.
Minerva Urecal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Minerva Urecal reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Minerva Urecal's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Minerva Urecal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Oklahoma Annie, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Minerva Urecal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minerva Urecal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Minerva Urecal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Kate Lindquist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation | Brenda | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | Sons of the Pioneers | Ellie Bixby | Super 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 | Golden Boy | Grocery Customer | Hit | 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) | Super 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) | Average | 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 "Sons of the Pioneers", "Undercover Maisie", and "Undercover Maisie".