Actor
Minna Gombell
1892 – 1973
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 27 May 1892, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Died
- 14 April 1973
- Known for
- Bad Girl
, The Thin Man, Make Way for Tomorrow
Minna Gombell (1892–1973) was an American character actress born in Baltimore. She played supporting roles in dozens of Hollywood films from the early 1930s into the early 1950s, including comedies, dramas and crime pictures. She is remembered for appearances in The Thin Man and The Best Years of Our Lives.
Where to start
Bad Girl (1931)Full guide
Early screen role in Frank Borzage's Oscar-winning working-class romantic drama.
The Thin Man (1934)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in the hit detective comedy starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)In the library
Supporting part in Leo McCarey's acclaimed drama about an elderly couple separated by hardship.
Block-Heads (1938)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in a well-known Laurel and Hardy comedy.
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)Full guide
Supporting role in William Wyler's Oscar-winning drama about returning WWII veterans.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 75
- 1929The Great PowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joan Wray
- 1931Bad GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Edna Driggs
- 1931Good SportLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Virginia Casey
- 1931Doctors' WivesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julia Wyndram
- 1931SkylineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- 1931Sob SisterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vonnie
- 1932Wild GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Millie
- 1932After TomorrowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Else Taylor
- 1932Careless LadyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Yvette Logan
- 1932Bachelor's AffairsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sheila Peck
- 1932The First YearLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Barstow
- 1932The Rainbow TrailLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ruth
- 1932Dance TeamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cora Stuart
- 1932Stepping SistersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rosie La Marr
- 1933Wild Boys of the RoadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Aunt Carrie
- 1933Hello, Sister!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Mona La Rue
- 1933HooplaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carrie
- 1933Pleasure CruiseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judy Mills
- 1933What Price Innocence?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Amy Harper
- 1933The Big BrainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Margy
- 1933The Way to LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Suzanne
- 1934The Thin ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mimi Wynant
- 1934The Merry WidowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marcelle
- 1934Registered NurseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beulah Schloss
- 1934BabbittLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zilla Reisling
- 1934Strictly DynamiteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Miss LaSeur
- 1934Keep 'Em RollingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julie
- 1934No More WomenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Annie Fay
- 1934Cross Country CruiseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nita Borden
- 1934The Lemon Drop KidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maizie
- 1934The Hell CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pauline McCoy
- 1934Cheating CheatersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nell Brockton
- 1934Marrying WidowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Press Agent
- 1935The White CockatooLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grete Lovscheim
- 1935Women Must DressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Linda Howard
- 1935Miss Pacific FleetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sadie Freytag
- 1935Two SinnersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Pym
- 1936Banjo on My KneeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ruby
- 1936Champagne CharlieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lillian Wayne
- 1937Make Way for TomorrowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nellie Chase
- 1937Slave ShipLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mabel
- 1937Wife, Doctor and NurseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Constance
- 1938Block-HeadsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Hardy
- 1938The Great WaltzLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Hofbauer
- 1938Going PlacesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cora Withering
- 1938Comet Over BroadwayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tim Adams
- 1939The Hunchback of Notre DameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Queen of Beggars
- 1939Second FiddleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jenny
- 1939Stop, Look and LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emma Haller
- 1940Boom TownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Spanish Eva
- 1941High SierraLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Baughmam
- 1941Thieves Fall OutLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ella Barnes
- 1941Doomed CaravanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jane Travers
- 1942Mexican Spitfire Sees a GhostLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Edith Fitzbadden
- 1942Cadets on ParadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Della
- 1943Salute for ThreeLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1944DestinyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marie
- 1944Johnny Doesn't Live Here AnymoreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Collins
- 1944The Town Went WildLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marian Harrison
- 1944Chip Off the Old BlockLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Milly
- 1945Man AliveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Aunt Sophie
- 1945Sunbonnet SueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Fitzgerald
- 1945Swingin' on a RainbowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Minnie Regan
- 1945Penthouse RhythmLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Taffy
- 1945Night Club GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rita
- 1946The Best Years of Our LivesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Parrish
- 1946Perilous HolidayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Latham
- 1947WyomingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Queenie Lassiter
- 1948The Snake PitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Miss Hart
- 1948Return of the Bad MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emily
- 1948Mr. RecklessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ma Hawkins
- 1949The Last BanditLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Winnie McPhail
- 1950Pagan Love SongLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kate Bennett
- 1951Here Comes the GroomLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Godfrey
- 1951I'll See You in My DreamsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. LeBoy
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