The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh (1924)

U
02/03/1925 (GB)
Drama
1h 30m

Overview

An aging doorman, after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious hotel is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbours and society.

  • F. W. MurnauDirector
  • Carl MayerScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Der letzte Mann

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    German

Keywords

  • hotel
  • uniform
  • rain
  • cigar smoking
  • inheritance
  • gossip
  • silent film
  • imagery
  • noisy neighbor
  • bible quote
  • tip
  • porter
  • german expressionism

Top Billed Cast

Emil Jannings

Emil Jannings

Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman]

Maly Delschaft

Maly Delschaft

Seine Nichte [His Niece]

Max Hiller

Ihr Bräutigam [Her Bridegroom]

Hans Unterkircher

Hans Unterkircher

Geschäftsführer [Hotel Manager]

Hermann Vallentin

Hermann Vallentin

Spitzbäuchiger Gast [Potbellied Guest]

Emilie Kurz

Emilie Kurz

Tante des Bräutigams [Bridegroom's Aunt]

Georg John

Georg John

Nachtwächter [Night Watchman]

Emmy Wyda

Emmy Wyda

Dünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor]

Harald Madsen

Harald Madsen

Wedding Musician (uncredited)

Carl Schenstrøm

Carl Schenstrøm

Wedding Musician (uncredited)

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