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.
34 movies
Rebel Without a Cause
1955·7.5
A Man Called Peter
1955·6.6
The I Don't Care Girl
1953·7.3
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952·7.3
Dreamboat
1952·6.1
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951·7.6
Father's Little Dividend
1951·6.5
Belle Le Grand
1951·5.3
The Toast of New Orleans
1950·5.2
Bright Leaf
1950·5.9
Father of the Bride
1950·7.0
My Foolish Heart
1950·6.6
Dear Wife
1949·6.3
Chicago Deadline
1949·6.7
Words and Music
1948·5.8
The Crimson Key
1947·4.5
Dear Ruth
1947·6.7
The Sea of Grass
1947·6.1
Home Sweet Homicide
1946·4.5
The Searching Wind
1946·8.0
Bring on the Girls
1945·6.3
Goin' to Town
1944·9.0
The Heavenly Body
1944·5.6
Lady in the Dark
1944·4.7
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943·6.0
Three Hearts for Julia
1943·6.5
Johnny Doughboy
1942·5.6
Silver Queen
1942·6.0
The Magnificent Dope
1942·7.3
The Spoilers
1942·6.2
Not a Ladies' Man
1942·6.3
The Lady Is Willing
1942·6.5
Boom Town
1940·6.9
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
1940·8.0