Laemmle Theatres
Playhouse 7 in Pasadena, California | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Founder | Max and Kurt Laemmle |
Number of locations | 7 |
Area served | Los Angeles County, California |
| Services | Movie theater, Academy Award qualification |
| Owner | Greg Laemmle |
| Website | www |
Laemmle Theatres (/ˈlɛmli/ LEM-lee) is an American arthouse movie theater chain with seven locations, all in Los Angeles County, California. It is owned and operated by Greg Laemmle. The company's first theater was bought in 1938 by Greg's grandfather Max and great uncle Kurt, both cousins of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, and was located in Highland Park.