The Last Laugh
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.
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Cast
14 people
Emil Jannings
Hotel Doorman
Known for
The Blue Angel
Faust
Maly Delschaft
His Niece
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Variety
The Benthin Family
Max Hiller
Bridegroom
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Lucky Kids
La Habanera
Hans Unterkircher
Hotel Manager
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Katia
Song Without End
Hermann Vallentin
Potbellied Guest
Known for
The Haunted Castle
Woman in the Moon
Emilie Kurz
Bridegroom's Aunt
Also in
Manon Lescaut
Rübezahl's Wedding
Georg John
Night Watchman
Known for
M
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
Emmy Wyda
Thin Neighbor
Known for
Diary of a Lost Girl
Harald Madsen
uncredited
Also in
Constable Paulus’ Easter Cracker
I de gode gamle Dage
Carl Schenstrøm
Wedding Musician
Also in
With Full Music
I de gode gamle Dage
Olaf Storm
Young Guest
Also in
The Minors - Too Young For Life
Miss Julie
O.E. Hasse
uncredited
Known for
I Confess
State of Siege
F. W. Murnau Director · Carl Mayer Screenplay Karl Freund Cinematographer
United States release January 5, 1925 · Produced in Germany · Production Universal Pictures, Universum Film (UFA)
Production
UFA
Production
Universal Pictures
Studio
Universum Film (UFA)
Production
Germany
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Languages
Original title
Der letzte Mann
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Germany · December 23, 1924
Theatrical
United States · January 5, 1925
Theatrical
China
August 12, 2019 · Digital · bilibili
June 14, 2024 · Premiere · Shanghai International Film Festival
Greece
June 13, 2024 · Limited theatrical · Re-issue
Sweden
April 6, 1926 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
March 2, 1925 · Theatrical
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