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Laemmle Theatres

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Laemmle Theatres is a Los Angeles-area cinema chain synonymous with independent, foreign, and art house film exhibition.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Laemmle Theatres, pronounced "LEM-lee", is a cinema chain that has operated for over 75 years and is associated with independent, foreign, and art house cinema. Its theaters serve over a million film patrons each year from several locations in the greater Los Angeles region, including West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Claremont, and Santa Clarita. Beyond standard movie-going, it offers one-night screenings, special events, premieres, and Academy qualifications, and its Sneaks Club gives over 60,000 cinephiles access to movies prior to their release. The company was established in 1938 by Kurt and Max Laemmle, nephews of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, and is currently run by Robert Laemmle and his son, Greg Laemmle.

History

Laemmle Theatres was established in 1938 by Kurt and Max Laemmle, nephews of legendary Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle. In over 75 years of operation, the company has been guided by a commitment to exhibit "quality film without regard to genre or provenance". Its theaters serve over a million film patrons each year from several locations in the greater Los Angeles region including West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Claremont, and Santa Clarita. The company is currently run by Robert Laemmle and his son, Greg Laemmle.

Products and positioning

Synonymous with great independent, foreign, and art house cinema, guided by a commitment to exhibit "quality film without regard to genre or provenance".

Product categories. independent film screenings · foreign film screenings · art house cinema screenings · one-night screenings · special events · premieres · Academy qualification screenings

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