From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMarietta 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 Tracys housemaid, in the comedy Father of the Bride (1950) and in its sequel Fathers 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 Mineos family maid.

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Not a Ladies' Man

Lucy

Film 1942

The I Don't Care Girl

Dolly

Film 1953

The Searching Wind

Sophronia

Film 1946

Dear Ruth

Dora

Film 1947

Three Hearts for Julia

Mattie, Julia's Maid

Film 1943

Dreamboat

Lavinia

Film 1952

The Bad and the Beautiful

Ida (uncredited)

Film 1952

A Man Called Peter

Emma

Film 1955

A Streetcar Named Desire

Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)

Film 1951

The Sea of Grass

Rachael (uncredited)

Film 1947

Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event

Verbena

Film 1943

'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two

Woman with Child

Film 1940

Bring on the Girls

Ida (uncredited)

Film 1945

Belle Le Grand

Daisy

Film 1951

Silver Queen

Ruby

Film 1942

The Spoilers

Idabelle

Film 1942

Johnny Doughboy

Sweetheart

Film 1942

Dear Wife

Dora

Film 1949

Home Sweet Homicide

Cherrington Housekeeper

Film 1946

Bright Leaf

Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)

Film 1950

Goin' to Town

Camellia

Film 1944

The Crimson Key

Petunia

Film 1947

My Foolish Heart

Film 1950