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The Last Laugh
Der letzte Mann
Directed by F.W. Murnau
1924•1h 30m•NR•★ 7.7
Drama
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An aging hotel doorman is demoted to washroom attendant, losing his proud uniform and dignity. Murnau and cinematographer Karl Freund pioneer the unchained moving camera in this silent masterpiece.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorF. W. Murnau
WriterCarl Mayer
CinematographyKarl Freund
MusicGiuseppe Becce
Principal Cast
Emil JanningsHotel Doorman
Maly DelschaftHis Niece
Hans UnterkircherHotel Manager
Hermann VallentinPotbellied Guest
Emilie KurzBridegroom's Aunt
Georg JohnNight Watchman
Emmy WydaThin Neighbor
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Max HillerBridegroomTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 30m (90 mins)
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DirectorF.W. Murnau
LanguagesGerman
CountryDE
StudioUniversum Film (UFA)
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