
Rhea Mitchell
ActingAbout 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.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".


