Marietta Canty

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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1905-09-30
Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Movies List of Marietta Canty

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Rebel Without a Cause

1955 Movie
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Not a Ladies' Man

1942 Movie
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Lady in the Dark

1944 Movie
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The I Don't Care Girl

1953 Movie
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The Searching Wind

1946 Movie
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Dear Ruth

1947 Movie
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Boom Town

1940 Movie
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Chicago Deadline

1949 Movie
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Dreamboat

1952 Movie
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A Man Called Peter

1955 Movie
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The Lady Is Willing

1942 Movie
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The Sea of Grass

1947 Movie
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Boom Town

1940 Movie
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Bring on the Girls

1945 Movie
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Belle Le Grand

1951 Movie
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Silver Queen

1942 Movie
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The Spoilers

1942 Movie
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Father of the Bride

1950 Movie
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Johnny Doughboy

1942 Movie
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Dear Wife

1949 Movie
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Home Sweet Homicide

1946 Movie
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Bright Leaf

1950 Movie
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Goin' to Town

1944 Movie
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The Magnificent Dope

1942 Movie
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The Crimson Key

1947 Movie
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My Foolish Heart

1950 Movie