May Robson (April 19, 1858 - October 20, 1942) was an Australian-born actress and playwright. A major stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th century, Robson is best known today for the dozens of 1930's motion pictures she appeared in when she was well into her seventies usually playing cross old ladies with hearts of gold. Born Mary Jeannette Robinson in Melbourne, Australia, she starred in the movie version of the play she wrote, A Night Out, in 1915.