Biography

Born in New York City, she was the only child of Clyde E. Elliott, a motion picture director known for Frank Buck's "Bring 'Em Back Alive" and "Devil Tiger"; and Marie Flavia Elliott, an actress born in Poland. As a child, Marietta traveled throughout Asia as her father filmed adventures for Paramount, eventually settling down in Los Angeles and attending Hollywood High school. While there, Marietta excelled as a fencer studying with the great Ralph Faukner at the old Falcon studios. She gave up the blade to study ballet. She began her dancing career as one of the renowned Earl Carroll Girls, known for their exceptional beauty, then segued in...Read More