Marietta Canty
Biography
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Marietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards.
As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts. Two of her first roles were in the films The Lady is Waiting (1942) and The Spoilers (1942), both with Marlene Dietrich in the leading role. Canty is perhaps best known as Delilah, Spencer Tracy's housemaid, in the comedy Father of the Bride (1950) and in its sequel Father's Little Dividend (1951). Canty retired from film acting in 1955, her last role in Hollywood was Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean, where she had a memorable part as Sal Mineo's family maid.
Filmography
Rebel Without a Cause
1955
as Crawford Maid
A Man Called Peter
1955
as Emma
The I Don't Care Girl
1953
as Dolly
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952
as Ida (uncredited)
Dreamboat
1952
as Lavinia (uncredited)
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
1951
as Delilah
Belle Le Grand
1951
as Daisy
The Toast of New Orleans
1950
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
1950
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
1950
as Delilah
My Foolish Heart
1950
Dear Wife
1949
as Dora
Chicago Deadline
1949
as Hazel
Words and Music
1948
as Mary (uncredited)
The Crimson Key
1947
as Petunia
Dear Ruth
1947
as Dora
The Sea of Grass
1947
as Rachael (uncredited)
Home Sweet Homicide
1946
as Cherrington Housekeeper
The Searching Wind
1946
as Sophronia
Bring on the Girls
1945
as Ida (uncredited)
Goin' to Town
1944
as Camellia
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Pearl
Lady in the Dark
1944
as Martha