May Robson Biography

Born Mary Robison. In her late teens she moved to the U.S. with no intention of becoming an actress; a few years later she became a widow, and in 1884 she took up acting to support her three children. She played both leads and supporting roles on the road and on Broadway, and over several decades she became highly respected as a character actress. From 1914-19 she appeared in a few silent films (sometimes billed as Mrs. Stuart Robson), then returned to the screen for good in 1926 and fourished in the subsequent sound era. She was usually cast as crusty, gruff, domineering society matrons or grandmothers. For her portrayal of Damon Runyon's Apple Annie in Frank Capra's Lady for a Day (1933), one of her rare starring roles, she received a Best Actress Oscar nomination. Ultimately she appeared in more than 60 films, the last of which was released the year of her death. ~ Rovi

• 1. Aunt Elizabeth: But why are you wearing 'these' clothes?
  2. David Huxley: Because I just went gay all of a sudden!
  3. Aunt Elizabeth: Now see here young man, stop this nonsense. What are you doing?
  4. David Huxley: [exasperated and wearing Susan's negligee] I'm standing in the middle of 42nd Street waiting for a bus!
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Brigita S (6 months ago)

• 1. Aunt Elizabeth: Well who are you?
  2. David Huxley: I don't know. I'm not quite myself today.
  3. Aunt Elizabeth: Well, you look perfectly idiotic in those clothes.
  4. David Huxley: These aren't my clothes.
  5. Aunt Elizabeth: Well, where are your clothes?
  6. David Huxley: I've lost my clothes!
  7. Aunt Elizabeth: But why are you wearing 'these' clothes?
  8. David Huxley: Because I just went gay all of a sudden!
  9. Aunt Elizabeth: Now see here young man, stop this nonsense. What are you doing?
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Brigita S (6 months ago)