Una Merkel
ActingAbout Una Merkel
Southerner Una Merkel was a popular American stage, screen, and television actress. In movies, while often cast as the female lead, she more typically appeared in prominent supporting roles.
Una Merkel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Una Merkel 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 Una Merkel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Una Merkel'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 One New York Night, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Una Merkel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Una Merkel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Una Merkel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | From 'Born to Dance' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Summer Magic | Mariah Popham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Summer and Smoke | Mrs. Winemiller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Parent Trap | Verbena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Aladdin | Aladdin's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Kettles in the Ozarks | Miss Bedelia Baines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Millionaire for Christy | Patsy Clifford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Blue Heaven | Miss Irma Gilbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Kill the Umpire | Betty Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Man from Texas | Widow Weeks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Bride Goes Wild | Miss Doberly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | It's a Joke, Son! | Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | To Heir Is Human | Una | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Quack Service | Daffy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cracked Nuts | Sharon Knight | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Double Date | Aunt Elsie Kirkland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Bank Dick | Myrtle Sousé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comin' Round the Mountain | Belinda Watters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Lily Belle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | On Borrowed Time | Marcia Giles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Some Like It Hot | Flo Saunders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Girls in White | Gertie Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hollywood Goes to Town | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Checkers | Mamie Appleby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Good Old Soak | Nellie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Broadway Melody of 1936 | Kitty Corbett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Murder in the Fleet | 'Toots' Timmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | One New York Night | Phoebe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Biography of a Bachelor Girl | Slade Kinnicott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Queen Dolores | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Have a Heart | Joan O'Day | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | This Side of Heaven | Birdie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Beauty for Sale | Carol Merrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Her First Mate | Hattie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midnight Mary | Bunny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Reunion in Vienna | Ilsa Hinrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | 42nd Street | Lorraine Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Clear All Wires! | Dolly Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Men Are Such Fools | Molly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Red-Headed Woman | Sally | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Huddle | Coach Malcolm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Impatient Maiden | Betty Merrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | She Wanted a Millionaire | Mary Taylor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Bargain | Etta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Six Cylinder Love | Margaret Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bat Whispers | Dale Van Gorder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Eyes of the World | Sybil LaGrange | Super Hit | Similar → |
Una Merkel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Una Merkel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Una Merkel is "One New York Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Una Merkel acted in?
Una Merkel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Una Merkel?
Other notable films include "Her First Mate", "She Wanted a Millionaire", and "Checkers".