Carla Laemmle
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).
Filmography
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
2016
as Self
Mansion of Blood
2015
as Maribel Mayhew
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
2014
as Self
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
2013
as Self
- No poster
A Sad State Of Affairs
2013
100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
2011
as Self
Pooltime
2010
as Zelda
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
as Self
- No poster
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
2003
- No poster
The Vampire Hunters Club
2001
as Elder Vampire
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
2000
as Self
The Road to 'Dracula'
1999
as Host
Universal Horror
1998
as Self - Interviewee
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
1995
as Self
On Your Toes
1939
as Ballet Dancer
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
1936
as Carla Rogers
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1935
as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Dracula
1931
as Coach Passenger (uncredited)
King of Jazz
1930
as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
The Broadway Melody
1929
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1927
as Auction Spectator (uncredited)
Topsy and Eva
1927
as Angel (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
1925
as Prima Ballerina (uncredited)