Anne Schaefer was an American actress who is best known for A Little Princess, The Price of a Good Time, and Main Street. Born on July 10, 1870, in St. Louis, Missouri, she became a pioneer of silent films before her fame declined in the 1920s.
Personal and Family Life
Anne Schaefer was married to F. Medek. She was also the aunt of actresses Jane and Eva Novak. Little is known about her early life, but her contributions to early cinema were significant.
Career Highlights
Anne began her career in 1909 with a film called “The Grandmother.” Throughout her career, she appeared in many silent films and was known for her performances in several popular titles during the early 20th century. However, by the 1920s, she saw new stars rise and her popularity wane.
Death and Legacy
Anne Schaefer passed away on May 3, 1957, in Los Angeles, California. She is remembered as one of the early actresses in the film industry, and her work laid the groundwork for future generations of performers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Devil Dancer | 1927-11-03 | Tana (as Ann Schaeffer) |
| Three Hours | 1927-03-05 | The Governess |
| A Little Madonna | 1914-04-22 | |
| With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre | 1927-06-14 | Mame Mulcain |
| Saturday’s Children | 1929-03-10 | Mrs. Halevy |
| Six Feet Four | 1919-09-13 | Mrs. Riddell (uncredited) |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | 1936-04-09 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Willie’s Sister | 1912-01-13 | |
| The Triumph of Right | 1912-05-26 | Dave’s Wife |
| Johanna Enlists | 1918-09-14 | Ma Renssaller |
| A Bit of Blue Ribbon | 1913-01-04 | Mrs. Hartwell – Mary’s Mother |
| The Craven | 1912-04-18 | Mrs. Ann Fiske, Harvey’s Wife |
| How States Are Made | 1912-03-08 | Annie Mattson – Harvey’s Wife |
| The Redemption of Red Rube | 1912-07-16 | Mrs. Saunders – the Sheriff’s Wife |
| A Little Princess | 1917-11-05 | Amelia Minchin |
| The Better Man | 1912-12-27 | Mrs. Saunder |
| Prisoners | 1929-05-18 | Aunt Maria |
| The Heritage of the Desert | 1924-01-23 | Mrs. Naab |
| The Cost of High Living | 1916-05-22 | The Cook |
| The Grandmother | 1909-10-10 | |
| The Price of a Good Time | 1917-11-04 | Her Mother (as Ann Schaefer) |
| Nobody’s Kid | 1921-04-17 | |
| Father and Son | 1912-01-15 | |
| Anne of the Golden Heart | 1914-01-22 | Anne Blake |
| A Fighting Colleen | 1919-11-22 | Mother Malone |
| The Night Flyer | 1928-02-05 | Mrs. Murphy (as Ann Schaeffer) |
| Her Moment | 1918-07-01 | Jan’s Mother |
| Lilies of the Field | 1930-01-05 | First Maid |
| The Weaker Vessel | 1919-06-30 | |
| Main Street | 1923-04-25 | Mrs. Valborg |
| The Man Unconquerable | 1922-07-02 | Duenna (as Anna Schaeffer) |
| The Chorus Girl’s Romance | 1920-08-06 | Aunt Emma |
| Social Briars | 1918-05-13 | Martha Kane |
| The Ordeal | 1922-05-21 | Minnie |
| Through the Wall | 1916-10-02 | Mrs. Kittredge |
| The Mystery of Lake Lethe | 1917-01-15 | |
| What Did He Whisper? | 1915-08-09 | |
| A Friendly Marriage | 1911-09-04 | |
| The Solitary Sin | 1919-07-01 | Mrs. Meredith |
| Wheel of Chance | 1928-06-17 | Hanscha Talinef |