The Last Laugh (1924)
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.
Director: F. W. Murnau
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 23, 1924
Cast
- Emil Jannings - Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman]
- Maly Delschaft - Seine Nichte [His Niece]
- Max Hiller - Ihr Bräutigam [Her Bridegroom]
- Hans Unterkircher - Geschäftsführer [Hotel Manager]
- Hermann Vallentin - Spitzbäuchiger Gast [Potbellied Guest]
- Emilie Kurz - Tante des Bräutigams [Bridegroom's Aunt]
- Georg John - Nachtwächter [Night Watchman]
- Emmy Wyda - Dünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor]
- Harald Madsen - Wedding Musician (uncredited)
- Carl Schenstrøm - Wedding Musician (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Carl Mayer (Screenplay)
Music: Giuseppe Becce
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Editing: Elfi Böttrich
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
hotel, uniform, rain, cigar smoking, inheritance, black and white, loss of job, doorman, gossip, silent film, imagery, bible quote, tip, luxury hotel, worker's rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Laugh about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Last Laugh?
- The Last Laugh was directed by F. W. Murnau.
- Who stars in The Last Laugh?
- The Last Laugh stars Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher, Hermann Vallentin, Emilie Kurz.
- How long is The Last Laugh?
- The Last Laugh has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Laugh?
- The Last Laugh is a Drama film.
- Where was The Last Laugh produced?
- The Last Laugh was produced in Germany.