Minna Gombell
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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.
Minna Gombell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Minna Gombell 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 Minna Gombell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Minna Gombell'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 Dance Team, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Minna Gombell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minna Gombell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Minna Gombell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | The Last Bandit | Winnie McPhail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Miss Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Return of the Bad Men | Emily | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wyoming | Queenie Lassiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Mrs. Parrish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Perilous Holiday | Mrs. Latham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sunbonnet Sue | Mrs. Fitzgerald | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Swingin' on a Rainbow | Minnie Regan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Penthouse Rhythm | Taffy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Night Club Girl | Rita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Town Went Wild | Marian Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore | Mrs. Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Chip Off the Old Block | Milly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Salute for Three | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cadets on Parade | Della | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | High Sierra | Mrs. Baughmam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Spanish Eva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stop, Look and Love | Emma Haller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Queen of Beggars | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Cora Withering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Block-Heads | Mrs. Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wife, Doctor and Nurse | Constance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Nellie Chase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Miss Pacific Fleet | Sadie Freytag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two Sinners | Mrs. Pym | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babbitt | Zilla Reisling | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cheating Cheaters | Nell Brockton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Marcelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lemon Drop Kid | Maizie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Hell Cat | Pauline McCoy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Mimi Wynant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Marrying Widows | The Press Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strictly Dynamite | Miss LaSeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Keep 'Em Rolling | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cross Country Cruise | Nita Borden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hoopla | Carrie | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Way to Love | Suzanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wild Boys of the Road | Aunt Carrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Big Brain | Margy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | What Price Innocence? | Amy Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pleasure Cruise | Judy Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Girl | Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The First Year | Mrs. Barstow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow | Else Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Dance Team | Cora Stuart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Stepping Sisters | Rosie La Marr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Rainbow Trail | Ruth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sob Sister | Vonnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Skyline | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Great Power | Joan Wray | Super Hit | 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 "Dance Team" 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 First Year", "The Great Power", and "Two Sinners".