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Carla Laemmle

Actor
Born October 20, 1909Died June 12, 2014 (104 years)
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 & Shows on Plex

  • The Phantom of the Opera

Known For

  • Mansion of Blood
  • A Sad State of Affairs

Filmography

2015
Mansion of Blood · as Maribel Mayhew
2013
2010
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss (TV Series) · as Coach Passenger
2010
Pooltime · as Zelda
1939
On Your Toes · as Ballet Dancer
1936
The King Steps Out · as Ballerina
1936
1935
Mystery of Edwin Drood · as Schoolgirl
1931
Dracula · as Coach Passenger (uncredited)
1930
King of Jazz · as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
1929
The Hollywood Revue of 1929 · as Pearl Dancer
1929
The Broadway Melody · as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
1927
Uncle Tom's Cabin · as Auction Spectator (uncredited)
1927
Topsy and Eva · as Angel (uncredited)
1925
The Phantom of the Opera · as Prima Ballerina (uncredited)

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