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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.
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- Rosabelle Laemmle Bergerman (1903–1965), Carl Laemmle Jr. (1908–1979)
- 1909–1939
- Home of Peace Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Carl Laemmle’s name may have faded some from the annals of Hollywood history, but “Uncle Carl,” as most called him, who was born 150 years ago, was one of the early titans of Classic Hollywood.
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Jan 5, 2017 · Carl Laemmle, ca. 1915-1920. (Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress) One of the founders of today’s Universal Studios, Carl Laemmle, was born to Jewish parents in Lupenheim, near Stuttgart, Germany, on January 17, 1867. Young Carl immigrated to Chicago in 1884 and became a naturalized citizen five years later.
May 1, 2024 · Universal Studios. 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 01/17/2017 January 17, 2017. He left Germany for the US with only a few dollars and became one of the great pioneers of Hollywood: Carl Laemmle's ...
Carla Laemmle, a niece of Carl Laemmle, was born Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (1909-2014). The daughter of Carl’s older brother Joseph used the name Carla as an actress and dancer. Until her death at the age of 104, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era.
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. ... 9 images. 1 | 9 9 images. Culture ...
