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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

The film will play on big screens at Laemmle’s theaters in Encino and Santa Monica beginning Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a lack of commitment from U.S. distributors, various theaters across the country are screening “No Other Land,” including the Laemmle Theatres’ Santa Monica and Glendale locations and the Lumiere Theater in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Robert Laemmle, who took over running the Laemmle Theatres chain from his father, died on Thursday at age 89.

From Los Angeles Times

Laemmle’s death was confirmed by his son Greg, the third generation of Laemmles to run the local string of movie houses.

From Los Angeles Times