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
as Crawford Maid
Rebel Without a Cause
as Crawford Maid
A Man Called Peter
as Emma
A Man Called Peter
as Emma
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah
Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah
The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
as Delilah
Father of the Bride
as Delilah
My Foolish Heart
My Foolish Heart
Chicago Deadline
as Hazel
Chicago Deadline
as Hazel
Home Sweet Homicide
as Cherrington Housekeeper
Home Sweet Homicide
as Cherrington Housekeeper
The Searching Wind
as Sophronia
The Searching Wind
as Sophronia
The Heavenly Body
as Pearl
The Heavenly Body
as Pearl
Lady in the Dark
as Martha
Lady in the Dark
as Martha
Johnny Doughboy
as Sweetheart
Johnny Doughboy
as Sweetheart
Silver Queen
as Ruby
Silver Queen
as Ruby
The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou
The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou
Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)