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Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker (born Anne Dorothea Shoemaker; January 10, 1891 – September 18, 1978) was an American actress who appeared in 70 films and TV movies between 1928 and 1976. She portrayed Sara Roosevelt, mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt, in both the stage and film versions of Sunrise at Campobello.

Ann Shoemaker

Photo of Anne Shoemaker, Cary Grant and Irene Dunne (the adults) from the 1940 film My Favorite Wife. Note that the uploaded photo is a better, larger copy of the one scanned from the book. A search for renewals was done in books for the years 1970 and 1971. Neither the title nor the author was listed; there's no evidence of copyright continuing on this book.

Deems Taylor Published by Simon Schuster, New York · page 324 (Lower photo) A Pictorial History of the Movies · Public domain

Name
Ann Shoemaker
Birth Name
Anne Dorothea Shoemaker
Born
10 January 1891
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died
18 September 1978
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Ann Shoemaker (born Anne Dorothea Shoemaker; January 10, 1891 – September 18, 1978) was an American actress who appeared in 70 films and TV movies between 1928 and 1976. She portrayed Sara Roosevelt, mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt, in both the stage and film versions of Sunrise at Campobello.

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Ann Shoemaker (1891–1978) was an American actor, actress and film actor, among other activities. Born in Brooklyn, the actor died in Los Angeles. Languages used include English.

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