May Robson
Acting50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 17, 1858
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
About May Robson
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.
Best May Robson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from May Robson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of May Robson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Joan of Paris | Mlle. Rosay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Million Dollar Baby | Cornelia Wheelwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Four Mothers | Aunt Etta | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Texas Rangers Ride Again | Cecilia Dangerfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Irene | Granny O'Dare | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Breakdowns of 1939 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Wives | Aunt Etta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | That's Right – You're Wrong | Grandma | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Nurse Edith Cavell | Mme. Rappard | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daughters Courageous | Penny, the Housekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kid from Kokomo | Margaret 'Maggie' / 'Ma' Manell | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal | Grandma Rafferty | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Texans | Granna | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Four Daughters | Aunt Etta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bringing Up Baby | Elizabeth Random | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Aunt Polly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Perfect Specimen | Mrs. Leona Wicks | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Lettie Blodgett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Woman in Distress | Phoebe Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rainbow on the River | Mrs. Harriet Ainsworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Captain's Kid | Aunt Marcia Prentiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary | Mimi Stanhope | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Mary Jane 'Queenie' Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Anna Karenina | Countess Vronsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Strangers All | Anna Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vanessa: Her Love Story | Judith Paris | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | Laura Bayles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lady by Choice | Patricia 'Patsy' Patterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Straight Is the Way | Mrs. Horowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | You Can't Buy Everything | Mrs. Hannah Bell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Mrs. Wendel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Queen Of Hearts | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Dolly Todhunter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Solitaire Man | Mrs. Vail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady for a Day | Apple Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Beauty for Sale | Mrs. Merrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Man's Journey | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Reunion in Vienna | Frau Lucher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Men Must Fight | Maman Seward | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Mrs. Mary Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Little Orphan Annie | Mrs. Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Red-Headed Woman | Aunt Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Letty Lynton | Mrs. Lynton, Letty's Mothers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Chicago | Mrs. Morton - Matron | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The King of Kings | Mother of Gestas | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rubber Tires | Mrs. Stack | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Pals in Paradise | Esther Lezinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Prostitute at Clinic (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
May Robson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of May Robson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring May Robson is "Rainbow on the River" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has May Robson acted in?
May Robson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by May Robson?
Other notable films include "Bringing Up Baby", "A Star Is Born", and "Lady for a Day".