Acting
Marietta Canty
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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
Film · 1955
A Man Called Peter
Film · 1955
The I Don't Care Girl
Film · 1953
Dreamboat
Film · 1952
The Bad and the Beautiful
Film · 1952
Father's Little Dividend
Film · 1951
A Streetcar Named Desire
Film · 1951
Belle Le Grand
Film · 1951
Father of the Bride
Film · 1950
Bright Leaf
Film · 1950
My Foolish Heart
Film · 1950
The Toast of New Orleans
Film · 1950
Chicago Deadline
Film · 1949
Dear Wife
Film · 1949
Words and Music
Film · 1948
Dear Ruth
Film · 1947
The Sea of Grass
Film · 1947
The Crimson Key
Film · 1947
The Searching Wind
Film · 1946
Home Sweet Homicide
Film · 1946
Bring on the Girls
Film · 1945
Lady in the Dark
Film · 1944
Goin' to Town
Film · 1944
The Heavenly Body
Film · 1944
Three Hearts for Julia
Film · 1943
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Film · 1943
Not a Ladies' Man
Film · 1942
The Lady Is Willing
Film · 1942
Silver Queen
Film · 1942
The Spoilers
Film · 1942
Johnny Doughboy
Film · 1942
The Magnificent Dope
Film · 1942
Boom Town
Film · 1940
Boom Town
Film · 1940
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
Film · 1940