Rhea Mitchell - Actor Profile

Rhea Mitchell

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 10, 1890
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

About Rhea Mitchell

From Wikipedia Rhea Mitchell (December 10, 1890 – September 16, 1957) was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era. She earned the name of "the little stunt girl" because of her willingness to attempt thrilling scenes in motion pictures. Mitchell began her career in 1909 playing in the Baker Theatre Stock Company in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. She followed with a season in the Orpheum Circuit and a run at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco. Mitchell made her film debut in 1912 with the New York Motion Picture Corporation  and would eventually appear in over 100 films during her career. She appeared a number of times with Western star William S. Hart playing a leading role in those films. In 1916 she played in The Brink with Forrest Winant and Arthur Maude. After 1917, her roles became smaller and she appeared in a handful of films through the mid-30s and in several bit parts during the early 1950s which often went uncredited.

Rhea Mitchell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rhea Mitchell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Rhea Mitchell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Rhea Mitchell'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 Modern Youth, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rhea Mitchell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rhea Mitchell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Rhea Mitchell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 The Unknown Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1951 Bannerline - Hit Similar →
1951 Texas Carnival Dealer (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1950 Dial 1119 - Average Similar →
1950 The Next Voice You Hear... Woman in Church (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 Annie Get Your Gun Minor Role (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 Stars in My Crown Mrs. Backett (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 In the Good Old Summertime Woman at Window (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 High Wall - Average Similar →
1947 The Romance of Rosy Ridge Wife (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 The Hoodlum Saint Reporter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Mrs. Parkington Mrs. Humphrey (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 I Take This Woman Decker's Secretary (uncredited) Average Similar →
1938 The Ship That Died Passenger on Mary Celeste Average Similar →
1936 The Texas Rangers Passenger (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 The Big Bluff - Hit Similar →
1928 The Danger Patrol Gladys Lawlor Super Hit Similar →
1926 Modern Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1923 The Greatest Menace Mary Lewis Super Hit Similar →
1921 A Ridin' Romeo Mabel Brentwood Super Hit Similar →
1921 Good Women Natalie Shelby Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Scoffer Alice Porn Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Devil's Claim Virginia Crosby Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Hawk's Trail Jean Drake Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Sleeping Lion Kate Billings Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Money Corral Janet Collins Hit Similar →
1918 Unexpected Places Ruth Penfield Super Hit Similar →
1918 The Goat Bijou Lamour Flop Similar →
1918 Boston Blackie's Little Pal Mary Hit Similar →
1918 The Ghost of the Rancho Mary Drew Flop Similar →
1918 Social Ambition Rose Super Hit Similar →
1918 Honor's Cross Jane Cabot Super Hit Similar →
1918 A Lion of the Hills - Super Hit Similar →
1918 The Blindness of Divorce Florence Langdon Flop Similar →
1917 Whither Thou Goest Maizie Super Hit Similar →
1917 The Gilded Youth Mary Super Hit Similar →
1916 Philip Holden - Waster Helen Landon Flop Similar →
1916 The Sable Blessing Mary Hit Similar →
1916 Don Quixote Lucinda Flop Similar →
1916 The Three Musketeers Constance Bonacieux Flop Similar →
1915 The Phantom Extra Hazel Flemming Flop Similar →
1915 Tools of Providence Daisy Austin Flop Similar →
1915 The Diamond from the Sky - Flop Similar →
1915 On the Night Stage Belle Shields Flop Similar →
1915 Molly of the Mountains Molly Simms Flop Similar →
1915 The Devil Milli Flop Similar →
1915 Mr. 'Silent' Haskins Priscilla Miller Average Similar →
1915 The Scourge of the Desert Ellen Holt Flop Similar →
1914 A Tragedy of the North Woods Hilda Hit Similar →
1914 In the Sage Brush Country Edith Wilding Flop Similar →

Rhea Mitchell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rhea Mitchell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rhea Mitchell is "Modern Youth" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rhea Mitchell acted in?

Rhea Mitchell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rhea Mitchell?

Other notable films include "Social Ambition", "The Gilded Youth", and "The Hawk's Trail".

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