Carla Laemmle
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).
Dracula
as Coach Passenger (uncredited)British estate agent Renfield travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who...
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The Phantom of the Opera
as Prima Ballerina (uncredited)The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to...
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The Broadway Melody
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie...
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King of Jazz
as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most...
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Universal Horror
as Self - IntervieweeA documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during...
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On Your Toes
as Ballet DancerA Russian dance company agrees to stage the new ballet written by a vaudeville hoofer.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
as Auction Spectator (uncredited)In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but...
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The Road to 'Dracula'
as HostA documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
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The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
as Carla RogersA 12-episode serial in which scholastic sports star Frank Merriwell leaves school to search for...
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Mansion of Blood
as Maribel MayhewMillionaire Mason Murphy renovates the haunted Mayhew mansion. He plans a tremendous lunar...
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Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
as SelfJoin foremost experts discussing true Horror Classics - Frankenstein, Dracula, The Black Cat,...
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Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
as SelfBorn Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to...
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Topsy and Eva
as Angel (uncredited)Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named...
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Pooltime
as ZeldaA 40-something gay man has an intimate pool party for his three best middle-aged gay buddies,...
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Lugosi: The Forgotten King
as SelfA one hour documentary on the life of one of Hollywood's neglected horror icons, hosted by fear...
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The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
as SelfA documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
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A History of Horror
as Coach PassengerMark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's...
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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
as SelfEach installment focuses on a different era of American movie history, from the invention of the...
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