An original documentary film
Who was Carl Laemmle? (pronounced Lemly)
- A German-Jewish immigrant, Carl Laemmle founded Universal Studio in 1914 on a chicken ranch.
- He created the Star system by making Florence Lawrence a household name.
- With his son, he produced the classic horror films: Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy.
- But in 1936, he lost Universal Studio to the banks.
Then...Carl Laemmle spent the last three years of his life...from 1936 - 1939, working to save Jews from his native Germany.
He managed to rescued hundreds by signing affidavits of support for them and providing housing and employment...
From the film:
Sandy Einstein remembers his father Hermann, who was rescued by Carl Laemmle in 1937.
Holocaust scholar, Dr. Michael Berenbaum, discusses Germany during the Nazi Regime.
Karen Schloss Heimberg expresses gratitude that Carl Laemmle saved her father's life.
Deborah and Fred Bender thank Carl Laemmle and tell their story.
Thank You to fiscal sponsor: From The Heart Productions
