Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

Born: October 20, 1909
Died: June 12, 2014
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (October 20, 1909 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Carla Laemmle, was an American actress and dancer, and the niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle. As an actress and dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps.

Laemmle died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 104 on June 12, 2014. She never married nor had children, but was the companion of actor-writer Raymond Cannon until his death in 1977. She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).

Movies for Carla Laemmle...

Mansion of Blood
Title: Mansion of Blood
Character: Maribel Mayhew
Released: July 15, 2015
Type: Movie
Millionaire Mason Murphy renovates the haunted Mayhew mansion. He plans a tremendous lunar eclipse viewing party to celebrate his return to his hometown of River Ridge Iowa. At the party, magic runs out of control and the party guests are murdered one by one.
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Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Title: Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Character: Self
Released: August 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Join foremost experts discussing true Horror Classics - Frankenstein, Dracula, The Black Cat, Wolfman, King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, and more. Grab the popcorn and take a deep breath as we conjure up the thrills, chills and magic of Monster Madness!
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A Sad State Of Affairs
Title: A Sad State Of Affairs
Released: March 29, 2013
Type: Movie
A wandering neo-vaudvillian becomes smitten with his motel neighbor, a slightly stubborn young woman who is on her way to the state capitol with a unique agenda.
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100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Title: 100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2011
Type: Movie
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Title: Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2010
Type: TV
Each installment focuses on a different era of American movie history, from the invention of the first moving pictures to the revolutionary, cutting-edge films of the 1960s.
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Title: A History of Horror
Character: Coach Passenger
Released: October 11, 2010
Type: TV
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
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Pooltime
Title: Pooltime
Character: Zelda
Released: February 22, 2010
Type: Movie
A 40-something gay man has an intimate pool party for his three best middle-aged gay buddies, wondering privately if that special someone might be among them.
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The Perfect Scary Movie
Title: The Perfect Scary Movie
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 2005
Type: Movie
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
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Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
Title: Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
Released: November 11, 2003
Type: Movie
Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The (1925). Not too much ground is covered here, although we do learn a few things about the creation of Universal Pictures in 1915.
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The Vampire Hunters Club
Title: The Vampire Hunters Club
Character: Elder Vampire
Released: February 1, 2001
Type: Movie
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The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Title: The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
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The Road to 'Dracula'
Title: The Road to 'Dracula'
Character: Host
Released: December 21, 1999
Type: Movie
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
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Universal Horror
Title: Universal Horror
Character: Self - Interviewee
Released: October 8, 1998
Type: Movie
A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Title: Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 1995
Type: Movie
Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula.
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Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Title: Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
A one hour documentary on the life of one of Hollywood's neglected horror icons, hosted by fear fan extraordinare Forrest J Ackerman & interviews with Hollywood legends John Carradine, Ralph Bellamy, Carroll Borland and B-movie producer Alex Gordon.
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On Your Toes
Title: On Your Toes
Character: Ballet Dancer
Released: October 14, 1939
Type: Movie
A Russian dance company agrees to stage the new ballet written by a vaudeville hoofer.
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The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Title: The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Character: Carla Rogers
Released: January 13, 1936
Type: Movie
A 12-episode serial in which scholastic sports star Frank Merriwell leaves school to search for his missing father. His adventures involve a mysterious inscription on a ring, buried treasure, kidnaping and Indian raids. He saves his father and returns to school just in time to win a decisive baseball game with his remarkable pitching and hitting.
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Dracula
Title: Dracula
Character: Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Released: February 12, 1931
Type: Movie
British estate agent Renfield travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a castle in London and is, unbeknownst to Renfield, a vampire. After Dracula enslaves Renfield and drives him to insanity, the pair sail to London together, and as Dracula begins preying on London socialites, the two become the subject of study for a supernaturalist professor, Abraham Van Helsing.
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King of Jazz
Title: King of Jazz
Character: Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
Released: April 20, 1930
Type: Movie
Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.
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The Broadway Melody
Title: The Broadway Melody
Character: Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Released: February 8, 1929
Type: Movie
The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie Kerns needs them for his number in one of Francis Zanfield's shows. When Eddie meets Queenie, he soon falls in love with her—but she is already being courted by Jock Warriner, a member of New York high society. Queenie eventually recognizes that, to Jock, she is nothing more than a toy, and that Eddie is in love with her.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Character: Auction Spectator (uncredited)
Released: November 4, 1927
Type: Movie
In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but George's owner prevents the wedding. A few years later, Eliza flees with her son, Harry, after learning the Shelbys plan to hand them over to a crooked creditor to prevent foreclosure. George also escapes and goes on the run while Eliza and Harry are captured and brought back home. Mother and son are separated as George tries to find them both.
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Topsy and Eva
Title: Topsy and Eva
Character: Angel (uncredited)
Released: July 26, 1927
Type: Movie
Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.
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The Phantom of the Opera
Title: The Phantom of the Opera
Character: Prima Ballerina (uncredited)
Released: September 22, 1925
Type: Movie
The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.