Edward Laemmle (October 25, 1887 – April 2, 1937) was an American film director of the silent era. He directed more than 60 films between 1920 and 1935.
Edward Laemmle | |
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 Laemmle in 1920 | |
| Born | October 25, 1887 |
| Died | April 2, 1937 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1920–1935 |
Biography
editLaemmle was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Los Angeles. He was the nephew of Carl Laemmle,[1] founder of Universal Studios. His half sister was Carla Laemmle,[2] dancer and actress and his brother was director Ernst Laemmle. He married Peppi Heller on April 8, 1923; the couple had two girls, Constance and Carlotta, and settled in Beverly Hills, California.
Selected filmography
edit- Shipwrecked Among Cannibals (1920)
- Cinders (1920)
- The Two-Fisted Lover (1920)
- Superstition (1920)
- The Man with the Punch (1920)
- The Saddle King (1921)
- Sweet Revenge (1921)
- Winners of the West (1921)
- Top o' the Morning (1922)
- In the Days of Buffalo Bill (1922)
- The Victor (1923)
- The Oregon Trail (1923)
- The Man in Blue (1925)
- Spook Ranch (1925)
- The Whole Town's Talking (1926)
- The Still Alarm (1926)
- Held by the Law (1927)
- Man, Woman and Wife (1929)
- The Drake Case (1929)
References
edit- ^ Dick, Bernard F. (January 13, 2015). City of Dreams: The Making and Remaking of Universal Pictures. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813158891. Retrieved January 17, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ Atkins, Rick (January 17, 2019). "Among the Rugged Peaks: An Intimate Biography of Carla Laemmle". Midnight Marquee & BearManor Media. Retrieved January 17, 2019 – via Google Books.
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