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 100% 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 Sioux City Sue, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Marty | Mrs. Rosari (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Two Gun Marshal | Mama Antonelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Oklahoma Annie | Lottie Fling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Happy Go Wacky | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Awful Sleuth | Bert's Mother-In-Law | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stop That Cab | Lucy's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Jackpot | Woman Trying On Hats (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Arizona Cowboy | Cactus Kate Millican | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | His Baiting Beauty | Harry's Mother-in-Law | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Outcasts of the Trail | Abbie Rysen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sundown in Santa Fe | Ella Mae Watson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Variety Time | Aunt Jessie (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Marshal of Amarillo | Mrs. Henry Pettigrew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Secret Service Investigator | Mrs McGiven | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Mrs. Maypole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hired Husband | Aunt Jessie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Cafe Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Delicatessen Woman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Andy Plays Hookey | Andy's Mother-in-Law | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wake Up and Dream | Edna Lucash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sioux City Sue | Mrs. Abercrombie - Elite Hotel Manager (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Rainbow Over Texas | Mama Lolita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Men in Her Diary | Mrs. Braun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wanderer of the Wasteland | Mama Rafferty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Kid Sister | Mrs. Wiggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Block Busters | Amelia Rogiet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Louisiana Hayride | Ma Crocker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bachelor Daze | Abigail O'Rourke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Pitchin' in the Kitchen | Miss Clabber (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 | The Man in the Trunk | Peggy's Landlady (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sons of the Pioneers | Ellie Bixby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Henry and Dizzy | Mrs. Kilmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Marry the Boss's Daughter | Elevator Passenger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | The Cleaning Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Accent on Love | Teresa Lombroso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Murder Among Friends | Mrs. O'Heaney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Myrt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Arkansas Judge | Miranda Wolfson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | San Francisco Docks | Landlady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Mrs. DeWitt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Maid to Order | Mail-Order Bride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | No Place to Go | Miss Rice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Girls in White | Miss Perch - a Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | She Loved a Fireman | Nurse Purdy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Behind the Mike | Mrs. Reilly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love in a Bungalow | Mrs. Kester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Fanny (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love on a Bet | Miss Jones, MacCreigh's Secretary | 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 "Sioux City Sue" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "The Arizona Cowboy", "Andy Plays Hookey", and "The Awful Sleuth".