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Laemmle

American  
[lem-lee] / ˈlɛm li /

noun

  1. Carl, 1867–1939, U.S. producer of motion pictures, born in Germany.


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It reveals his wide-ranging imagination and helps explain why the German-born director was brought to America by Universal’s genial boss, Carl Laemmle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Robert Laemmle is survived by his third wife, Michelle Laemmle, along with his first wife, Raquel Shantal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

She subsequently sold the rights to her husband’s novel to Universal Pictures, despite the head of the studio, Carl Laemmle Sr., declaring: “I don’t believe in horror pictures. It’s morbid.”

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

After showing the images to Kate Laemmle, a research technician who had also spotted the whale, both women were able to confirm the most unusual sighting.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

He stood on sand, between a sphinx and closely set pyramids, the words “Carl Laemmle Presents Boris Karloff In” hovering before them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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