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Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

Birthday: 1909-10-20 | Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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).

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2015
Mansion of Blood

as    Maribel Mayhew

2010
Pooltime

as    Zelda

1999
The Road to 'Dracula'

as    Host

1998
Universal Horror

as    Self - Interviewee

1936
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

as    Carla Rogers

1930
King of Jazz

as    Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

1929
The Broadway Melody

as    Specialty Dancer (uncredited)