9668156
- TitleStudio portrait of May Robson, photograph by Sarony
- Creator
- Call numberP1/2381
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
approximately 1907 - Type of material
- Reference code9668156
- Physical Description1 photographic print - mount 17 x 11 cm - gelatin silver, on card mount
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
May Robson (1858-1942) was born Mary Jeanette Robison at Moama, New South Wales. In 1883 she began her career as a comedian and character actress, and in 1911 formed a touring theatrical company. From 1927 she had a later career, first in Hollywood silent movies and then in more than 50 films. In 1933, aged 75, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress as Apple Annie in 'Lady for a Day'. Robson died in 1942, aged 84, at Beverley Hills, California.
References:
'May Robson'. Wikipedia. Accessed 11 January 2023
'Advance Australiana' catalogue. Ancanthe, July 2022 - Scope and ContentHead and shoulders photographic portrait (cabinet card format) of actress May Robson
- Copying ConditionsOut of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales - Signatures / Inscriptions
Pencil inscription on verso, 'May Robson'.
Photographers imprint 'Sarony, New York' on plate and on mount - Date note
Date based on information supplied by vendor - Subject
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