Flora Robson
Biography
Dame Flora McKenzie Robson, DBE (born 28 March 1902 – passed away 7 July 1984) was a distinguished English actress celebrated for her captivating performances in both theater and film. Known for her ability to convey deep emotional and dramatic nuances, Robson excelled in a variety of roles that spanned from regal figures to complex villains. Throughout her illustrious career, she garnered acclaim for her exceptional talent, particularly in productions that required a profound intensity. Her versatility on stage and screen allowed her to leave an indelible mark on the performing arts, earning her a lasting legacy in the world of drama.
Filmography
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The Lion Has Wings
1939 • Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
Saraband for Dead Lovers
1948 • Countess Clara Platen
Invisible Stripes
1939 • Mrs. Taylor
Fragment of Fear
1970 • Lucy Dawson
Black Narcissus
1947 • Sister Philippa
Young Cassidy
1965 • Mrs. Cassidy
7 Women
1965 • Miss Binns
Malta Story
1953 • Melita Gonzar
Guns at Batasi
1964 • Miss Barker-Wise
Two Thousand Women
1944 • Miss Manningford
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945 • Ftatateeta
No Time for Tears
1957 • Sister Birch
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
1965
Clash of the Titans
1981 • A Stygian Witch
55 Days at Peking
1963 • Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
The Shuttered Room
1967 • Aunt Agatha
Good-Time Girl
1948 • Miss Thorpe
Romeo and Juliet (1954)
1954 • Nurse
The Beast in the Cellar
1970 • Joyce Ballantyne
Frieda
1947 • Nell Dawson
The Sea Hawk
1940 • Queen Elizabeth
Les Misérables (1978)
1978 • the Prioress