Marietta Canty
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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.
Acting
Movie
Rebel Without a Cause
as Crawford Maid
1955
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A Streetcar Named Desire
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
1951
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The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited)
1952
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Father of the Bride
as Delilah
1950
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Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah
1951
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The Spoilers
as Idabelle
1942
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Boom Town
as Maid
1940
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Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
1940
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The Sea of Grass
as Rachael (uncredited)
1947
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Words and Music
as Mary (uncredited)
1948
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Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
1950
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Dreamboat
as Lavinia (uncredited)
1952
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My Foolish Heart
1950
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A Man Called Peter
as Emma
1955
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Chicago Deadline
as Hazel
1949
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The Heavenly Body
as Pearl
1944
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Lady in the Dark
as Martha
1944
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The Magnificent Dope
as Jenny
1942
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The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
1950
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The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou
1942
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Dear Ruth
as Dora
1947
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Silver Queen
as Ruby
1942
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Johnny Doughboy
as Sweetheart
1942
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Bring on the Girls
as Ida (uncredited)
1945