Carl Laemmle (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 91 mins · English

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Directed by

James L. Freedman

Starring

Peter Bogdanovich, Bob Balaban, Willie Garson, Leonard Maltin, Antonia Carlotta

This documentary explores the life of Carl Laemmle, a groundbreaking figure in early cinema and the founder of Universal Studios. It chronicles his career in Hollywood and sheds light on his courageous efforts during the 1930s, when he worked to assist Jewish families seeking to escape Nazi Germany. The film offers a look at the man behind a cinematic empire and his humanitarian actions during a turbulent era.