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May Robson
Acting
Born: April 17, 1858
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia May Robson (19 April 1858 - 20 October 1942) was an actress and playwright. A major stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th century, Robson is best known today for the dozens of 1930s motion pictures she appeared in when she was well into her seventies, usually playing cross old ladies with hearts of gold.
Known For

Lady for a Day
as Apple Annie

Bringing Up Baby
as Elizabeth Random

A Star Is Born
as Lettie Blodgett

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Prostitute at Clinic (uncredited)

The King of Kings
as Mother of Gestas

Anna Karenina
as Countess Vronsky

Chicago
as Mrs. Morton - Matron

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as Aunt Polly

Dinner at Eight
as Mrs. Wendel

Red-Headed Woman
as Aunt Jane