The Last Laugh (1924)
1924 · Silent film · 90 min · dir. F. W. Murnau
- Drama
Synopsis
Emil Jannings is the doorman of the elegant Atlantic Hotel. He is proud of his uniform and function, and respected by his community. When he reaches the old age, he has difficulties to carry trucks and suitcases. The hotel manager decides to change his function to washroom attendant. This apparently simple action is enough to destroy him as a human being. He loses his self-respect and when his neighbor finds that he is janitor of the hotel, he loses the respect of his neighbors and friends.
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Details
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Writer
- Carl Mayer
- Cinematography
- Karl Freund
- Studio
- UFA
- Released
- 1924-12-23
- Original title
- Der letzte Mann
- Awards
- 2 wins total
- Running time
- 90 minutes
Cast & crew
F. W. Murnau Director
Emil Jannings
Maly Delschaft- Max Hiller
Hans Unterkircher
Hermann Vallentin
Emilie Kurz
Georg John
Emmy Wyda
