Minna Gombell
Biography
Minna Gombell, born on May 28, 1892, and passing away on April 14, 1973, was a prominent American actress celebrated for her work in films during the 1930s and 1940s. Over her career, Gombell showcased her talent in approximately 50 movies, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood. Some of her notable films include classic titles such as "Block-Heads" alongside the comedic duo Laurel and Hardy, as well as "The Merry Widow," "The First Year," "Boom Town," "High Sierra," "Hoop-La," "The Thin Man," and the Academy Award-winning "The Best Years of Our Lives."
In her personal life, Gombell was married three times, with her third husband being Myron Coureval Fagan, a well-known figure in the film industry as a writer, producer, and director. Through her diverse roles, Gombell became a recognizable face in the film industry, leaving a legacy that endures in the history of American cinema.
Filmography
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Good Sport
1931 • Virginia Casey
Careless Lady
1932 • Yvette Logan
I'll See You in My Dreams
1951 • Mrs. LeBoy
Champagne Charlie
1936 • Lillian Wayne
Banjo on My Knee
1936 • Ruby
Make Way for Tomorrow
1937 • Nellie Chase
Wild Girl
1932 • Millie
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
1942 • Edith Fitzbadden
After Tomorrow
1932 • Else Taylor
The Snake Pit
1948
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
1939
Boom Town
1940 • Spanish Eva
High Sierra
1941 • Mrs. Baughmam
Slave Ship
1937 • Mabel
The White Cockatoo
1935 • Grete Lovscheim
The Thin Man
1934 • Mimi Wynant
Pagan Love Song
1950 • Kate Bennett
Strictly Dynamite
1934 • Miss LaSeur
Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore
1944 • Mrs. Collins
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
Bad Girl
1931 • Edna Driggs
Block-Heads
1938 • Mrs. Hardy