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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.
A Man Called Peter
The Sea of Grass
Rebel Without a Cause
A Streetcar Named Desire
Father of the Bride
Father's Little Dividend
The Bad and the Beautiful
The Heavenly Body
Chicago Deadline
The Spoilers
The Lady Is Willing
The Toast of New Orleans
Boom Town
Bright Leaf
Dreamboat
Dear Wife
Dear Ruth
The Magnificent Dope
My Foolish Heart
Silver Queen