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Title
Studio portrait of May Robson, photograph by Sarony
Creator
Sarony (photographer)
Call number
P1/2381
Level of description
fonds
Date

approximately 1907
Type of material
Graphic Materials, Photographs
Reference code
9668156
Physical Description
1 photographic print - gelatin silver, on card mount - mount 17 x 11 cm
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 Content
Head and shoulders photographic portrait (cabinet card format) of actress May Robson
Copying Conditions
Out 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
Robson, May, 1858-1942--Photographs.
Actresses--Australia--Photographs.

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