Laemmle Theatres Employee Directory
Entertainment ProvidersCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Laemmle Theatres is a small regional chain of cinemas in the Los Angeles area that concentrates on arthouse, independent, and foreign films. Founded in 1938 by Kurt and Max Laemmle—nephews of Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Pictures—the company traces its roots to Hollywood’s early cinema era and is now led by Robert Laemmle and his son Greg. The network operates seven venues across the greater Los Angeles region, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Claremont, and serves more than a million patrons annually. Laemmle emphasizes presenting quality films regardless of genre or provenance, prioritizing artistic programming over mainstream blockbuster fare. Beyond standard screenings, the chain hosts one-night screenings, premieres, special events, and academy-qualifying screenings, and runs a Sneaks Club that offers pre-release access to selected titles. Recent activity includes announcements of a September 2025 opening at Laemmle Royal and Glendale, illustrating ongoing expansion within the Los Angeles cinema landscape.