Rebel Without a Cause
1955 · Movie
as Crawford Maid
Marietta Canty
1905-09-30
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Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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
A Man Called Peter
1955 · Movie
as Emma
The I Don't Care Girl
1953 · Movie
as Dolly
Dreamboat
1952 · Movie
as Lavinia (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952 · Movie
as Ida (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
1951 · Movie
as Delilah
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951 · Movie
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Belle Le Grand
1951 · Movie
as Daisy
Father of the Bride
1950 · Movie
as Delilah
Bright Leaf
1950 · Movie
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
My Foolish Heart
1950 · Movie
The Toast of New Orleans
1950 · Movie
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline
1949 · Movie
as Hazel
Dear Wife
1949 · Movie
as Dora
Words and Music
1948 · Movie
as Mary (uncredited)
Dear Ruth
1947 · Movie
as Dora
The Sea of Grass
1947 · Movie
as Rachael (uncredited)
The Crimson Key
1947 · Movie
as Petunia
The Searching Wind
1946 · Movie
as Sophronia
Home Sweet Homicide
1946 · Movie
as Cherrington Housekeeper
Bring on the Girls
1945 · Movie
as Ida (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
1944 · Movie
as Martha
Goin' to Town
1944 · Movie
as Camellia
The Heavenly Body
1944 · Movie
as Pearl
Three Hearts for Julia
1943 · Movie
as Mattie, Julia's Maid
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943 · Movie
as Verbena
Not a Ladies' Man
1942 · Movie
as Lucy
The Lady Is Willing
1942 · Movie
as Mary Lou
Silver Queen
1942 · Movie
as Ruby
The Spoilers
1942 · Movie
as Idabelle
Johnny Doughboy
1942 · Movie
as Sweetheart
The Magnificent Dope
1942 · Movie
as Jenny
Boom Town
1940 · Movie
as Maid, Karen's Maid (uncredited)
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'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
1940 · Movie
as Woman with Child
