Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 20, 1894
Died
February 26, 1966 (age 71)
Place of Birth
Eureka, California, USA
Also Known As
Florence Minerva Dunnuck
Minerva Urecal
Biography
A stage actress, Urecal made her screen debut in 1934. For the remainder of her career and two hundred plus movies, she played cleaning women, landladies, shopkeepers and the like. She was known as a Marjorie Main type actress and later went on to a career in television playing in such shows as "Tugboat Annie" and "Peter Gunn." Minerva claimed her name was an amalgam of her hometown, Eureka, California.
Known For
TV
Perry Mason
Landlady
1957
TV
Perry Mason
Martha Glenhorn
1957
TV
Petticoat Junction
Martha Winslow
1963
TV
Petticoat Junction
Martha Griffin
1963
TV
Peter Gunn
Mother
1958
TV
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Busybody
1955
TV
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
TV
The Gene Autry Show
1950
TV
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Ma Bowie
1956
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Indian Woman
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Singing Student
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Woman Checking Out Bud and Lou's Apartment
1952
TV
Cavalcade of America
1952
TV
Angel
1960
TV
The Roy Rogers Show
1951
Film
Woman They Almost Lynched
Mrs. Stuart
1953
TV
Meet Mr. McNutley
1953
Film
Mr. Skeffington
Woman in Beauty Shop (uncredited)
1944
Film
Sweater Girl
Melinda
1942
Film
Marty
Mrs. Rosari (uncredited)
1955
Filmography
1965FilmThat Funny Feelingas Woman at Phone Booth1964Film7 Faces of Dr. Laoas Kate Lindquist1963TVPetticoat Junctionas Martha Winslow1962FilmMr. Hobbs Takes a Vacationas Brenda1960TVAngel1958TVPeter Gunnas Mother1958TVThe Adventures of Tugboat Annie1957TVPerry Masonas Landlady1956TVThe Adventures of Jim Bowieas Ma Bowie1955FilmSudden Dangeras Mrs. Kelly1955FilmA Man Aloneas Mrs. Maule (uncredited)1955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Busybody1955FilmDouble Jeopardyas Mrs. Kreesy1955FilmMartyas Mrs. Rosari (uncredited)1953FilmTwo Gun Marshalas Mama Antonelli1953TVMeet Mr. McNutley1953FilmWoman They Almost Lynchedas Mrs. Stuart1953FilmShe's Back on Broadwayas Cleaning Lady1953FilmNiagaraas Mrs. McGrand1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Indian Woman1952TVCavalcade of America1952FilmLost in Alaskaas Mrs. McGillicuddy1952FilmGobs and Galsas Mrs. Pursell1952FilmAaron Slick from Punkin Crickas Mrs. Peabody1952FilmOklahoma Annieas Lottie Fling1952FilmHarem Girlas Aniseh1951TVThe Roy Rogers Show1951FilmThe Raging Tideas Johnnie Mae Swanson1951FilmDear Bratas Neighbor (uncredited)1951FilmThe Awful Sleuthas Bert's Mother-In-Law1951TVThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok1951FilmStop That Cabas Lucy's Mother1950FilmThe Jackpotas Woman Trying On Hats (uncredited)1950TVThe Gene Autry Show1950FilmThe Arizona Cowboyas Cactus Kate Millican1950FilmQuicksandas Landlady1950FilmSide Streetas Landlady1950FilmHis Baiting Beautyas Harry's Mother-in-Law1949FilmMaster Mindsas Mrs. Hoskins1949FilmHoliday in Havanaas Mama Valdez1949FilmTake One False Stepas Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)1949FilmOutcasts of the Trailas Abbie Rysen1949FilmThe Doolins of Oklahomaas Train Passenger (uncredited)1949FilmThe Lovable Cheatas Virginie1948FilmFamily Honeymoonas Mrs. Webb (uncredited)1948FilmSundown in Santa Feas Ella Mae Watson1948FilmThe Strange Mrs. Craneas Nellie Carter1948FilmGood Samas Mrs. Nelson1948FilmVariety Timeas Aunt Jessie (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)1948FilmNight Has a Thousand Eyesas Elderly Italian Woman (uncredited)1948FilmMarshal of Amarilloas Mrs. Henry Pettigrew1948FilmSecret Service Investigatoras Mrs McGiven1948FilmThe Noose Hangs Highas Husky Woman (uncredited)1948FilmApril Showersas Landlady (uncredited)1948FilmSitting Prettyas Mrs. Maypole (uncredited)1947FilmBowery Buckaroosas Kate T. Barlow1947FilmThe Lost Momentas Maria1947FilmCynthiaas Agnes, Jannings' Cook (Uncredited)1947FilmHeartachesas Charwoman (uncredited)1947FilmHired Husbandas Aunt Jessie1947FilmUndercover Maisieas Cafe Cook1947FilmCaliforniaas Emma (uncredited)1947FilmThe Devil Thumbs a Ride1947FilmApache Roseas Felicia1946FilmAndy Plays Hookeyas Andy's Mother-in-Law1946FilmWake Up and Dreamas Edna Lucash1946FilmThe Trapas Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper1946FilmSioux City Sueas Mrs. Abercrombie - Elite Hotel Manager (uncredited)1946FilmThe Well Groomed Brideas Woman in Ticket Line1946FilmWithout Reservationsas Sue (uncredited)1946FilmRainbow Over Texasas Mama Lolita1946FilmThe Virginian1946FilmThe Dark Corneras Client Wife (uncredited)1946FilmPartners in Timeas Miss Abernathy (uncredited)1946FilmBreakfast in Hollywoodas Miss Mullins (uncredited)1945FilmThe Bells of St. Mary'sas Landlady (uncredited)1945FilmVoice of the Whistleras Georgie's Wife (uncredited)1945FilmSensation Huntersas Edna Rogers1945FilmMen in Her Diaryas Mrs. Braun1945FilmState Fairas Woman Congratulating Mrs. Metcalf (uncredited)1945FilmMr. Muggs Rides Againas Nora Brown1945FilmA Bell for Adanoas Italian Woman1945FilmWanderer of the Wastelandas Mama Rafferty1945FilmA Medal for Bennyas Mrs. Chavez (uncredited)1945FilmSalty O'Rourkeas Saleslady (uncredited)1945FilmThe Kid Sisteras Mrs. Wiggins1944FilmCrazy Knightsas Mrs. Benson1944FilmOne Mysterious Nightas Miss Wilkinson (Uncredited)1944FilmThe Mark of the Whistleras Woman Sweeping Front Stoop (uncredited)1944FilmMusic in Manhattanas Mrs. Smith, the Landlady (uncredited)1944FilmMoonlight and Cactusas Abigail1944FilmWhen Strangers Marryas Landlady (uncredited)1944FilmBlock Bustersas Amelia Rogiet1944FilmLouisiana Hayrideas Ma Crocker1944FilmMan from Friscoas Mrs. Allison1944FilmMr. Skeffingtonas Woman in Beauty Shop (uncredited)1944FilmBachelor Dazeas Abigail O'Rourke1944FilmThe Bridge of San Luis Reyas Uncle Pio's Servant (uncredited)1943FilmDangerous Blondesas Mrs. Swanson, Housekeeper (uncredited)1943FilmPitchin' in the Kitchenas Miss Clabber (uncredited)1943FilmSo This Is Washingtonas Mrs. Pomeroy (uncredited)1943FilmGhosts on the Looseas Hilda1943FilmHit the Iceas Wife at Hospital (uncredited)1943FilmQuiet Please, Murderas Cookbook-Seeking Library Patron1943FilmDixie Duganas Mrs. Wilson (uncredited)1943FilmThe Ape Manas Agatha Brewster1943FilmKeep 'Em Sluggingas Miss Billings1943FilmSomething to Shout Aboutas Mrs. Starretton1943FilmKid Dynamiteas Judge1943FilmThe Powers Girlas Maggie (uncredited)1943FilmShadow of a Doubtas Mrs. Henderson (uncredited)1943FilmThey Stooge to Congaas Marsha - the Nazi Housekeeper (uncredited)1942FilmThat Other Womanas Mrs. MacReady1942FilmRiding Through Nevadaas Widow Humbolt1942FilmThe Daring Young Manas Nurse1942FilmThe Man in the Trunkas Peggy's Landlady (uncredited)1942FilmThe Living Ghostas Delia Phillips1942FilmSweater Girlas Melinda1942FilmSons of the Pioneersas Ellie Bixby1942FilmBeyond the Blue Horizonas Wife at Circus (uncredited)1942FilmHenry and Dizzyas Mrs. Kilmer1942FilmIn Old Californiaas Mrs. Carson1942FilmThe Corpse Vanishesas Fagah1942FilmMy Favorite Blondeas Stone-Faced Woman (uncredited)1942FilmA Tragedy at Midnightas Housekeeper (uncredited)1942FilmLady for a Nightas Spinster in Audience (uncredited)1941FilmMarry the Boss's Daughteras Elevator Passenger1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Nurse (uncredited)1941FilmNever Give a Sucker an Even Breakas The Cleaning Lady1941FilmDressed to Killas Landlady1941FilmBowery Blitzkriegas Head of Reform School (uncredited)1941FilmAccent on Loveas Teresa Lombroso1941FilmMurder by Invitationas Maxine Denham1941FilmThe Cowboy and the Blondeas Murphy1941FilmA Man Betrayedas Librarian (uncredited)1941FilmMurder Among Friendsas Mrs. O'Heaney (uncredited)1941FilmGolden Hoofsas Myrt1941FilmArkansas Judgeas Miranda Wolfson1940FilmSan Francisco Docksas Landlady1940FilmNo, No, Nanetteas Woman in Airport1940FilmThe Apeas Townswoman1940FilmWildcat Busas Old Maid (uncredited)1940FilmBoys of the Cityas Agnes1940FilmYou Can't Fool Your Wifeas Mrs. Doolittle1940FilmThe Sagebrush Family Trails Westas Widow Gail1939FilmMissing Evidenceas Amy, Housewife1939FilmDestry Rides Againas Mrs. DeWitt (uncredited)1939FilmSabotageas (uncredited)1939FilmDancing Co-Edas Woman on Radio (voice) (uncredited)1939FilmMaid to Orderas Mail-Order Bride1939FilmNo Place to Goas Miss Rice1939FilmGolden Boyas Grocery Customer1939FilmSecond Fiddleas Miss Bland, the School Principal1939FilmS.O.S Tidal Wave1939FilmYou Can't Cheat an Honest Manas Screaming Spinster at Circus (uncredited)1939FilmFour Girls in Whiteas Miss Perch - a Nurse1938FilmDramatic Schoolas Rose - Boulin's Secretary (uncredited)1938FilmFrontier Scoutas Helen1938FilmCity Streetsas Mrs. Grimley (uncredited)1938FilmThe Devil's Partyas Maria1938FilmAir Devilsas Margaret Price1938FilmThe Lady in the Morgueas Mrs. Horn (uncredited)1938FilmStart Cheeringas Miss Grimley1938FilmPrison Nurseas Sutherland1937FilmExiled to Shanghaias Claire1937FilmShe Loved a Firemanas Nurse Purdy1937FilmLife Begins with Loveas Mrs. Murphy1937FilmBehind the Mikeas Mrs. Reilly1937FilmEver Since Eveas Bellden's Receptionist (uncredited)1937FilmLove in a Bungalowas Mrs. Kester1937FilmThe Go-Getteras Cappy Ricks' Secretary1937FilmCharlie Chan at the Olympicsas Gang Member Posing as Olympics Matron1937FilmMountain Justiceas Ella Crippen1937FilmOh, Doctoras Death Watch Mary Mackleforth1937FilmHer Husband's Secretaryas Miss Baldwin1936FilmFuryas Fanny (uncredited)1936FilmThree Godfathersas Parishioner (uncredited)1936FilmLove on a Betas Miss Jones, MacCreigh's Secretary1935FilmHis Night Outas Wife (uncredited)1935FilmHere Comes the Bandas Italian Wife (uncredited)1935FilmMan on the Flying Trapezeas Italian Woman in Ambulance (uncredited)1934FilmStudent Touras Wife1934FilmSadie McKeeas Brennan’s Cook’s Assistant (uncredited)1933FilmMeet the Baronas Downstairs Maid (uncredited)1933FilmBombshellas Autograph Seeker (uncredited)