May Robson, actress, posing in costume

Item Overview

Title

May Robson, actress, posing in costume

Collection

Columbia Pictures stills and key books

Notes

Description

The text at the bottom of the image is cut off and illegible.
Based on other images, Ms. Robson may be dressed as the character of Miss Ashford in Charles Hawtrey's play "The Private Secretary."
May Robson began her career on the stage in 1883, working both on Broadway and with touring companies. In the 1920's she transitioned into films. She continued acting well into her 80's and was nominated for an Oscar for her work in Lady for a Day (1933). She appeared in four films produced by Columbia Pictures, spanning the years 1933-1937.

Caption

Text from negative enclosure: May Robson. Nitrate.

Physical Description

Extent

1 photographic negative

Medium

b&w nitrate negative

Keywords

Genre

portrait photographs
black-and-white photographs
cellulose nitrate film
copy prints

Resource type

still image