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).
Movies & TV Shows
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Dracula (1931) — Coach Passenger (uncredited)
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) — Prima Ballerina (uncredited)
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The Broadway Melody (1929) — Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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King of Jazz (1930) — Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
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Universal Horror (1998) — Self - Interviewee
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The Road to 'Dracula' (1999) — Host
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Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) — Auction Spectator (uncredited)
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935) — Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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Pooltime (2010) — Zelda
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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010) — Self
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On Your Toes (1939) — Ballet Dancer
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The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked (2000) — Self
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Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film (2014) — Self
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Mansion of Blood (2015) — Maribel Mayhew
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The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936) — Carla Rogers
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The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) — Self
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Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces (1995) — Self
- Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal (2003)
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Topsy and Eva (1927) — Angel (uncredited)
- The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) — Elder Vampire
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100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story (2011) — Self
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Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror (2016) — Self
- A Sad State Of Affairs (2013)
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The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece (2013) — Self