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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.

  2. 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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  3. 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.

  4. 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...

  5. Feb 14, 2023 · Film producer Carl Laemmle saved 300 Jewish families by providing affidavits of support while battling the U.S. government.

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  7. Jan 17, 2017 · Carl Laemmle was the founder of Universal Pictures and a pioneer of horror movies. He also used his influence and wealth to help hundreds of Jews and others escape Nazi Germany before World War II.

  8. 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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