Marietta Canty
Acting
Born September 30, 1905 — Died July 9, 1986
From Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Biography
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 supportin...
Filmography
Rebel Without a Cause
Crawford Maid
19557.5
A Man Called Peter
Emma
19556.6
The I Don't Care Girl
Dolly
19537.3
The Bad and the Beautiful
Ida (uncredited)
19527.3
Dreamboat
Lavinia (uncredited)
19526.1
A Streetcar Named Desire
Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
19517.6
Father's Little Dividend
Delilah
19516.5
Belle Le Grand
Daisy
19515.3
The Toast of New Orleans
Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
19505.2
Bright Leaf
Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
19505.9
Father of the Bride
Delilah
19507.0
My Foolish Heart
19506.6
Dear Wife
Dora
19496.3
Chicago Deadline
Hazel
19496.7
Words and Music
Mary (uncredited)
19485.8
The Crimson Key
Petunia
19474.5
Dear Ruth
Dora
19476.7
The Sea of Grass
Rachael (uncredited)
19476.1
Home Sweet Homicide
Cherrington Housekeeper
19464.5
The Searching Wind
Sophronia
19468.0
Bring on the Girls
Ida (uncredited)
19456.3
Goin' to Town
Camellia
19449.0
The Heavenly Body
Pearl
19445.6
Lady in the Dark
Martha
19444.7
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Verbena
19436.0
Three Hearts for Julia
Mattie, Julia's Maid
19436.5
Johnny Doughboy
Sweetheart
19425.6
Silver Queen
Ruby
19426.0
The Magnificent Dope
Jenny
19427.3
The Spoilers
Idabelle
19426.2
Not a Ladies' Man
Lucy
19426.3
The Lady Is Willing
Mary Lou
19426.5
Boom Town
Maid
19406.9
Boom Town
Karen's Maid (uncredited)
19406.9
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Woman with Child
19408.0