Edward Laemmle
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BornOctober 25, 1887
DiedApril 2, 1937 (aged 49)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationFilm director
Yearsactive1920–1935
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 |
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.
Laemmle 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.
