A rowdy, straight-shooting old lady turns amateur sleuth to discover the murderer of her granddaughter's ex-husband. There's bound to be plenty of gunplay when both ladies become prime suspects.
Every bit as rambunctious as its elderly heroine, GRANNY GET YOUR GUN is a very pleasant bit of film fluff - light and easygoing. It's a shame the film is hard to find & seldom seen, as it gives a rare chance for senior citizen stars to shine for a blessed change.
The movie is a showcase for the talents of 82-year old veteran character actress May Robson. The old darling is nothing less than delightful. Born Mary Robinson in 1858 in Melbourne, Australia, Robson had began appearing in movies in 1915. By the time of GRANNY, Robson had given solid support in some of Hollywood's finest films from its Golden Age (LADY FOR A DAY, A STAR IS BORN, BRINGING UP BABY, etc.). Playing grumpy or gracious equally well, Robson never failed to entertain.
Here, she pushes her five feet, two inches into one amusing situation after another, whether prospecting for gold with mule & chauffeur-driven limousine, or stealing a jalopy to dash after a dangerous killer. The scene where she disguises herself as a gentle, soft-spoken, sweet-tempered old lady, so as to beat a murder rap, is hilarious. Miss May Robson would appear in four more films after GRANNY. She died in 1942.
Old-timers Harry Davenport (as Robson's lawyer beau), Clem Bevans (as an old codger who loves reading true mystery magazines) and Vera Lewis (as Robson's elderly companion) all add to the fun of the proceedings.
Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason, contributed the original novel, The Case of the Dangerous Dowager, upon which this film was based.
Every bit as rambunctious as its elderly heroine, GRANNY GET YOUR GUN is a very pleasant bit of film fluff - light and easygoing. It's a shame the film is hard to find & seldom seen, as it gives a rare chance for senior citizen stars to shine for a blessed change.
The movie is a showcase for the talents of 82-year old veteran character actress May Robson. The old darling is nothing less than delightful. Born Mary Robinson in 1858 in Melbourne, Australia, Robson had began appearing in movies in 1915. By the time of GRANNY, Robson had given solid support in some of Hollywood's finest films from its Golden Age (LADY FOR A DAY, A STAR IS BORN, BRINGING UP BABY, etc.). Playing grumpy or gracious equally well, Robson never failed to entertain.
Here, she pushes her five feet, two inches into one amusing situation after another, whether prospecting for gold with mule & chauffeur-driven limousine, or stealing a jalopy to dash after a dangerous killer. The scene where she disguises herself as a gentle, soft-spoken, sweet-tempered old lady, so as to beat a murder rap, is hilarious. Miss May Robson would appear in four more films after GRANNY. She died in 1942.
Old-timers Harry Davenport (as Robson's lawyer beau), Clem Bevans (as an old codger who loves reading true mystery magazines) and Vera Lewis (as Robson's elderly companion) all add to the fun of the proceedings.
Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason, contributed the original novel, The Case of the Dangerous Dowager, upon which this film was based.