The Last Laugh

  • Drama
12/23/1924
90

Storyline

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
Writer:
Carl Mayer
    • 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
    • porter
    • toilet attendant
    • german expressionism
    • human dignity
    • humility
    • demoted worker
    • work harassment
    • aging man
    • boss and employee

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    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)
    • Olaf Storm
      Junger Gast [Young Guest]
    • O.E. Hasse
      Small Role (uncredited)
    • Neumann-Schüler
      Small Role (uncredited)
    • Erich Schönfelder
      Small Role (uncredited)

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