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Geneva Mitchell

Geneva Mitchell

Actor · Died March 10, 1949, aged 42 · Medarysville, Indiana, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Geneva Mitchell (February 3, 1907 – March 10, 1949) was an American film actress. She appeared in over 70 films between 1929 and 1946. Mitchell started her career on the stage in a musical comedy. At age 17, she was in the choruses of Sally and the Ziegfeld Follies of 1921. She signed a contract with Warner Brothers in October 1929, and with Columbia Pictures in June 1934. Modern viewers will recognize Mitchell from her appearances in the Three Stooges 1935 films Restless Knights, Pop Goes the Easel, and particularly Hoi Polloi. In Hoi Polloi, Mitchell plays a dance instructor who directs the Stooges to "do exactly as I do." Before she begins her dance, a bumblebee lands on her bare back, and then crawls under her dress. She becomes alarmed. Naturally, the Stooges mimic her every startled move. This hilarious footage was to be reused six years later in In the Sweet Pie and Pie.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 3, 1907
Died
March 10, 1949 (aged 42)
From
Medarysville, Indiana, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
5 on MovieCove · 60 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 39% in 30 days

What are Geneva Mitchell's films like?

Across a limited sample of 3 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
43%
Self
19%
Power
19%
Morality
19%
Romantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
2
Warm
1
Romantic
2
Hopeful
1
Melancholic
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Bittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Geneva Mitchell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 5 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Geneva Mitchell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

60 credits, 5 with a MovieCove page.

  • Andy Plays Hookey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Mrs. Clyde

  • The Cattle Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Alice

  • The Crime Patrol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Mary Prentiss

  • I Don't Remember (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Mrs. Crump

  • Lawless Riders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Edith Adams

  • Western Courage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Gloria Hanley

  • Honeymoon Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Actor

  • It Always Happens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Mrs. Smith

  • Gobs of Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Actor

  • The Captain Hits the Ceiling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Clara

  • Air Hawks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Gertie Dunlap

  • Party Wire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Irene Sherman

  • Fighting Shadows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Martha Harrison

  • Pop Goes the Easel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Model in Black Gown (uncredited)

  • His Bridal Sweet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Mrs.Harry Langdon

  • Night Life of the Gods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Hebe

  • Death Flies East (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Helen Gilbert

  • Restless Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Anne, Queen of Anesthesia

  • Carnival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Nurse

  • His Old Flame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Actor

  • Behind the Evidence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Rita Sinclair

  • Girl in Danger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Thornton's Secretary (uncredited)

  • Springtime for Henry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Young Lady

  • Blind Date (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Dot

  • The Defense Rests (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Mitchell's Receptionist

  • A Man's Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Nurse

  • The Hell Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Minor Role (uncredited)

  • This Side of Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Nurse Healy (uncredited)

  • I Am Suzanne! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Fifi

  • Above the Clouds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Mabel

  • Only Yesterday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Patty

  • Ann Vickers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Leah Burbaum (uncredited)

  • A Man of Sentiment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Doris Russell

  • Morning Glory(1933)

    as Miss Hall

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The World Gone Mad(1933)

    as Evelyn Henderson

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Pleasure Cruise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Ship Passenger (Uncredited)

  • Bring'em Back a Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Daisy Orchid

  • The Devil Is Driving (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Nellie (uncredited)

  • Madison Square Garden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Girl at Training Camp (uncredited)

  • The Girl from Calgary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Dolores Baker (uncredited)

  • Faithless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Party Guest

  • False Faces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Florence Day

  • Big City Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Gossip at 55 Club (uncredited)

  • What Price Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Jealous Husband's Wife

  • Skyscraper Souls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Mrs. Kyne

  • Night World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Florabelle (uncredited)

  • Get That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Mme. Nedra Tito

  • Disorderly Conduct (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Phoebe Darnton

  • House of Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Sharon Craig

  • Good Sport (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Party Girl

  • Working Girls(1931)

    as Maizie (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The All-American Kickback (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Helen Dover - Botany Teacher

  • The Big Gamble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Trixie, North's Companion

  • The Single Sin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Marian

  • Millie(1931)

    as Clara Roscoe (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Her Wedding Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Gloria Marshall

  • Follow Thru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Woman in Ladies' Locker Room (uncredited)

  • Back Pay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Babe

  • Safety in Numbers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Cleo Carewe

  • Son of the Gods(1930)

    as Connie (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 19th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1930 to 1946.

Highest rated

Working Girls (1931)

Midcredits 56th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1930s59 · acting1940s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Geneva Mitchell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 5; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 5 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 5 titles divides audiences: 2 are Broadly Agreed.

  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

Working Girls (1931)

Midcredits 56th · 47% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Geneva Mitchell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Geneva Mitchell's MovieCove titles; Zoe Akins shares the most, 2.