Marietta Canty
September 30, 1905 · 120 years old
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…
Known For
7 titles
Rebel Without a Cause
A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
Father of the Bride
The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding.
Father's Little Dividend
Shortly after coming to terms with his daughter's marriage, a father faces the prospect of becoming a grandfather.
Boom Town
Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a ten-year period, are in love with the same woman.
The Spoilers
In Nome, Alaska, miner Roy Glennister and his partner Dextry, financed by saloon entertainer Cherry Malotte, fight to save their gold claim from crooked commissioner Alexander McNamara.
A Man Called Peter
The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.
The Lady Is Willing
In order to adopt an abandoned baby, an actress arranges a marriage of convenience with a doctor.