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Carl Laemmle ( / ˈlɛmli / ⓘ; born Karl Lämmle; January 17, 1867 – September 24, 1939) was a German-American film producer and the co-founder and, until 1934, owner of Universal Pictures. He produced or worked on over 400 films.
May 1, 2024 · Carl Laemmle (born Jan. 17, 1867, Laupheim, Ger.—died Sept. 24, 1939, Beverly Hills, Calif., U.S.) was a German-born U.S. film producer. After immigrating to the U.S. in 1884, he worked at various jobs in Chicago before opening a nickelodeon there in 1906 and becoming a leading film distributor.
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Jan 17, 2017 · Legendary studio founder. Carl Laemmle (front row, with the dark suit and a cane) started a film company in New York in 1910. But he became famous with the legendary Universal Studios he set up...
Learn about the life and career of Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures and a pioneer of the film industry. Discover how he fought Edison's patents, built Universal City, and produced classics like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and All Quiet on the Western Front.
- January 17, 1867
- September 24, 1939
Jan 5, 2017 · Learn about Carl Laemmle, one of the founders of Universal Studios and a champion of Jewish refugees in Germany. See his documents, photos, and letters at the National Archives and the Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg.
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Dec 12, 2016 · Carl Laemmle was a Hollywood pioneer who left his mark on the studio system. The founder of Universal Studios also saved hundreds of Jews from the Holocaust. He was born 150...
Mar 11, 2023 · Carl Laemmle won the best picture Oscar for the 1930 "All Quiet on the Western Front." He also rescued hundreds of Jewish families from the Holocaust.
