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Carla Laemmle

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 20, 1909

Died

June 12, 2014 (age 104)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Carla Laemmle

Biography

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).

Known For

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Self

2010

Dracula

Dracula

Coach Passenger (uncredited)

1931

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Prima Ballerina (uncredited)

1925

King of Jazz

King of Jazz

Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

1930

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Schoolgirl (uncredited)

1935

The Broadway Melody

The Broadway Melody

Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

1929

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

Self

2005

Pooltime

Pooltime

Zelda

2010

Mansion of Blood

Mansion of Blood

Maribel Mayhew

2015

The Vampire Hunters Club

Elder Vampire

2001

Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

2003

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

Carla Rogers

1936

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

Self

2000

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

Self

2013

Universal Horror

Universal Horror

Self - Interviewee

1998

100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story

100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story

Self

2011

On Your Toes

On Your Toes

Ballet Dancer

1939

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

Host

1999

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Auction Spectator (uncredited)

1927

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

Self

2014

Filmography

2016FilmLugosi: The Forgotten King of Horroras Self 2015FilmMansion of Bloodas Maribel Mayhew 2014FilmMonster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Filmas Self 2013FilmThe Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpieceas Self 2013FilmA Sad State Of Affairs 2011Film100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Storyas Self 2010TVMoguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywoodas Self 2010FilmPooltimeas Zelda 2005FilmThe Perfect Scary Movieas Self 2003FilmCarla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal 2001FilmThe Vampire Hunters Clubas Elder Vampire 2000FilmThe Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmaskedas Self 1999FilmThe Road to 'Dracula'as Host 1998FilmUniversal Horroras Self - Interviewee 1995FilmLon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Facesas Self 1939FilmOn Your Toesas Ballet Dancer 1936FilmThe Adventures of Frank Merriwellas Carla Rogers 1935FilmThe Mystery of Edwin Droodas Schoolgirl (uncredited)1931FilmDraculaas Coach Passenger (uncredited)1930FilmKing of Jazzas Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)1929FilmThe Broadway Melodyas Specialty Dancer (uncredited)1927FilmUncle Tom's Cabinas Auction Spectator (uncredited)1927FilmTopsy and Evaas Angel (uncredited)1925FilmThe Phantom of the Operaas Prima Ballerina (uncredited)