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.
Acted in
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
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
1951
as Delilah
Belle Le Grand
1951
as Daisy
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
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
Lady in the Dark
1944
as Martha
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943
as Verbena
Three Hearts for Julia
1943
as Mattie, Julia's Maid
Johnny Doughboy
1942
as Sweetheart
Silver Queen
1942
as Ruby
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Jenny
The Spoilers
1942
as Idabelle
Not a Ladies' Man
1942
as Lucy
The Lady Is Willing
1942
as Mary Lou
Boom Town
1940
as Maid
Boom Town
1940
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
1940
as Woman with Child