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).

Known For

Dracula

as Coach Passenger (uncredited)

The Phantom of the Opera

as Prima Ballerina (uncredited)

The Broadway Melody

as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

King of Jazz

as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Universal Horror

as Self - Interviewee

A History of Horror

as Coach Passenger

The Road to 'Dracula'

as Host

Uncle Tom's Cabin

as Auction Spectator (uncredited)

Pooltime

as Zelda

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

as Self