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The Last Laugh (1924)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
F. W. Murnau
  • Profile picture of Emil Jannings
    Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman] Emil Jannings
  • Profile picture of Maly Delschaft
    Seine Nichte [His Niece] Maly Delschaft
  • Profile picture of Hans Unterkircher
    Geschäftsführer [Hotel Manager] Hans Unterkircher
  • Profile picture of Hermann Vallentin
    Spitzbäuchiger Gast [Potbellied Guest] Hermann Vallentin
  • Profile picture of Emilie Kurz
    Tante des Bräutigams [Bridegroom's Aunt] Emilie Kurz
  • Profile picture of Georg John
    Nachtwächter [Night Watchman] Georg John
  • Profile picture of Emmy Wyda
    Dünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor] Emmy Wyda
  • Profile picture of Harald Madsen
    Wedding Musician (uncredited) Harald Madsen

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Keywords

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  • bible quote
  • tip
  • porter
  • german expressionism