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Carl Laemmle (/ ˈ l ɛ m l i / ⓘ; 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 · Carl Laemmle, the German who invented Hollywood. Carl Laemmle was a Hollywood pioneer who left his mark on the studio system. The founder of Universal Studios also saved hundreds of Jews...
Carl Laemmle Jr. (born Julius Laemmle; April 28, 1908 – September 24, 1979) was an American film producer - studio executive and heir of Carl Laemmle, who had founded Universal Studios. He was head of production at the studio from 1928 to 1936.
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
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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.
Feb 14, 2023 · Film producer Carl Laemmle saved 300 Jewish families by providing affidavits of support while battling the U.S. government.