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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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The Laemmle NoHo 7 on Lankershim is my little ’90s throwback Sunset 5, but in the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

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

“I don’t think we even know how many filmmakers have, at some level, benefited,” noted Greg Laemmle of the support their theaters have given to the world of international and independent cinema over the years.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2025

But Laemmle had gifted the studio to his germophobic son, who felt otherwise.

From Slate Oct. 31, 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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