Bob Laemmle Dead: Laemmle Theatres President Was 89

Story by Pat Saperstein

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Bob Laemmle, the longtime president of the iconic Laemmle Theatres chain in Los Angeles, dies at 89 after a storied career in the industry.

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Bob Laemmle, born in Paris, helped grow Laemmle Theatres into a beloved SoCal cinema institution over his decades-long tenure, before passing the torch to his son Greg in 2004.
Industry insiders are mourning the loss of a true pioneer who championed independent and foreign films, cementing Laemmle's reputation as a cultural hub for cinephiles across LA.

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Bob Laemmle, Greg Laemmle, Laemmle Theatres