Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

  • Birthday: 1909-10-20
  • Deathday: 2014-06-12
  • Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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).

Filmography

The Vampire Hunters Club

2001

As Elder Vampire

Dracula

1931

As Coach Passenger (uncredited)

The Phantom of the Opera

1925

As Prima Ballerina (uncredited)

King of Jazz

1930

As Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

On Your Toes

1939

As Ballet Dancer

The Broadway Melody

1929

As Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

Universal Horror

1998

As Self - Interviewee

Mansion of Blood

2015

As Maribel Mayhew

Pooltime

2010

As Zelda

Topsy and Eva

1927

As Angel (uncredited)

Uncle Tom's Cabin

1927

As Auction Spectator (uncredited)

Production

A Manly Man

1911

As Producer

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