MINNA GOMBELL (1892-1973). Unusual in her generation of actresses for having played female leads from the beginning of her career, Minna Gombell enjoyed successful careers on the stage (in the 1910s and 1920s) and on the screen (in the 1930s and 1940s). Born in Baltimore, she had a public grade school education followed by finishing school. She joined a Yonkers NY theatrical stock company while a teenager, and when the company’s female star became ill, Gombell assumed the chief roles.

MINNA GOMBELL (1892-1973). Unusual in her generation of actresses for having played female leads from the beginning of her career, Minna Gombell enjoyed successful careers on the stage (in the 1910s and 1920s) and on the screen (in the 1930s and 1940s). Born in Baltimore, she had a public grade school education followed by finishing school. She joined a Yonkers NY theatrical stock company while a teenager, and when the company’s female star became ill, Gombell assumed the chief roles.

She would never play in support in the theater again. Her acting style was characterized by simplicity of expression and the projection of human sympathy. Professionally she was famous for being a quick study, being able to absorb a script in hours, and so was often called upon when other leading ladies suffered misfortunes and a substitute was needed. Her first starring role on Broadway was in 1913's 'Madam President.' She was unfortunate in that she often found herself in plays of middling quality…

She would never play in support in the theater again. Her acting style was characterized by simplicity of expression and the projection of human sympathy. Professionally she was famous for being a quick study, being able to absorb a script in hours, and so was often called upon when other leading ladies suffered misfortunes and a substitute was needed. Her first starring role on Broadway was in 1913's 'Madam President.' She was unfortunate in that she often found herself in plays of middling quality…

Claudia says:
I love Minna..she was a very elegant lady. Wonderful page and actress!Great scrap.She has a GORGEOUS face and you have scrapped her beautifully Rose-Marie.
Jun 27, 2012

inkyD says:
A beautiful study of Minna so very beautifully scrapped Rose-Marie. I've not heard of this handsome and accomplished actress before, thank you for all the information and, as always, your dedicated research x
Jun 20, 2012

sugarpops says:
Wonderful page xxxx
Jun 20, 2012

Becky1079 says:
Beautiful tribute page
Jun 19, 2012

debra 112233 says:
Gorgeous page
Jun 19, 2012

Xguern66 says:
I've never heard of this actress - she has a nice face and you have scrapped her beautifully Rose-Marie.
Jun 18, 2012

Mike1956 says:
Beutiful - I've gotten 'addicted' to this series of pages you are doing! Really look forward to seeing them!
Jun 18, 2012

Scrapaholic Sherry says:
WOW, gorgeous page!!
Jun 18, 2012

LindaBlunk says:
Such a gorgeous scrap for Ms. Gombell!
Jun 18, 2012

Micheline 1 says:
Wonderful page and actress!xx
Jun 18, 2012