Etta McDaniel
ActingAbout Etta McDaniel
Etta McDaniel was born on December 1, 1890 in Wichita, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Son of Dracula (1943), The Great Man's Lady (1942) and Johnny Doughboy (1942). She died on January 13, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Sister of players Hattie McDaniel and Sam McDaniel.
Etta McDaniel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Etta McDaniel reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Etta McDaniel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 57% of Etta McDaniel'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 Chicken Wagon Family, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Etta McDaniel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Etta McDaniel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Etta McDaniel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Incendiary Blonde | Etta - Texas' Maid (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Ronson's Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | What a Man! | Bluebell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Son of Dracula | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | False Faces | Magnolia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Came to Blow Up America | Theresa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Johnny Doughboy | Mammy | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | American Empire | Willa May | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mokey | Cindy Molishus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | You're in the Army Now | Della | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Great Man's Lady | Delilah | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Know For Sure | supporting role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Pittsburgh Kid | Magenta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Thieves Fall Out | Blossom | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Divinity | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Life with Henry | Kelopatra Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Charter Pilot | Ophie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Carolina Moon | Mammy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Farmer's Daughter | Anna (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The House Across the Bay | Lydia | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Chicken Wagon Family | Black Mammy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sergeant Madden | Dove | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tom Sawyer, Detective | Tulip | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Loves Has Nancy | Mammy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Keep Smiling | Violet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Termites of 1938 | Mandy - The Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Man Bites Lovebug | The Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Living on Love | Lizbeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | On Such a Night | Samantha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Agnes (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sweetheart of the Navy | Lily, the Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Go-Getter | Wife of Mr. J. Brown #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mile a Minute Love | Eunice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love Is News | Woman Getting Marriage License (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Smartest Girl in Town | Phoebe | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Magnificent Brute | Lavolia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Glory Trail | Mandy Johnson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil Is a Sissy | Molly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Green Pastures | Heckler at the Ark (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Palm Springs | Mammy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lonely Trail | Mammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Aunt Rosabelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lawless Nineties | Mandy Lou Schaefer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Personal Maid's Secret | Maid | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Arizonian | Sarah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Smoking Guns | Clementine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Man's Castle | Maid in Dressing Room (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Etta McDaniel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Etta McDaniel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Etta McDaniel is "Chicken Wagon Family" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Etta McDaniel acted in?
Etta McDaniel has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Etta McDaniel?
Other notable films include "Smoking Guns", "The Glory Trail", and "Sweetheart of the Navy".