Robert Laemmle, president of Laemmle Theatres, passed away at 89 after a fall, leaving a legacy in independent cinema and a family-run theater chain.
Operating seven theaters in Los Angeles, Laemmle Theatres became a beacon for independent films, with locations including the Royal and Sunset 5, known for quality programming.
Laemmle Theatres, founded by Robert's father and uncle, evolved into a significant chain of art houses that shaped the landscape of independent filmmaking.
Honored with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Robert championed films with subtitles, famously advertising his theaters as 'Not Afraid of Subtitles'.
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