German screenwriter and director (1900–1950)
Ernst Laemmle |
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Born | (1900-09-25)25 September 1900
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Died | May 1, 1950(1950-05-01) (aged 49)
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Occupation(s) | Writer, director |
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Ernst Laemmle (25 September 1900 – 1 May 1950) was a German screenwriter and film director. He was the nephew of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle and like many of his relatives he was brought over to America to work for the studio. Ernst directed a number of short western films during the silent era. He also directed films for Universal's German subsidiary.
During the 1930s, he worked as Universal's foreign dialogue supervisor.[1] He was the brother of director Edward Laemmle who was also employed by Universal.
Selected filmography
Director
Screenwriter
References
Bibliography
- Jacobs, Diane. Christmas in July: The Life and Art of Preston Sturges. University of California Press, 1992.
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