From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Jean Adair June 13 1873 Hamilton Ontario Canada May 11 1953 New York City was a Canadian actress Born as Violet McNaughton she worked primarily on stage but also made several film appearances late in her career most notably as one of Cary Grants dotty old aunts in Arsenic and Old Lace a role she originated on Broadway Like many stage actresses of her era she also appeared in vaudeville Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Adair licensed under CCBYSAfull list of contributors on Wikipedia