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Aunt of Jane Novak

Aunt of Eva Novak.

Her first appearance in front of the came came in 1909 with "The Grandmother" (09) into being.

The actress Anne Schaefer belonged to the silent movie pioneers.

Her fame faded during the 20s and new stars replaced her on the big screen.

The sound film of the 30s heralded the definitive end of her film career and she only impersonated few more support roles in "Lilies of the Field" (1930), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), "Pennies from Heaven" (1936) and "The Spider's Web" (1938).

She became one of the first American movies stars in the 10s and she impersonated roles in countless movies.

After acting on stage for several years, she signed with the Vitagraph film company.

She also studied at a dramatic school founded by Lawrence Hanley in St. Louis and acted in his summer stock company.

Schaefer was born to German parents and attended Notre Dame Convent school in St. Louis.