The Last Man on Earth
“You've Heard About the Battle of the Century -- and the Great World War -- But Wait Until You See the Battle of All Time That the Girls Put Up for THE LAST MAN ON EARTH”
Synopsis
An epidemic has killed off all of the fertile men on earth, except for Elmer Smith, a hillbilly who lives out in a cabin in the Ozarks, when he is discovered, every woman on the planet begins fighting over him.
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Earle Foxe
Elmer Smith
Grace Cunard
Gertie
Gladys Tennyson
Frisco Kate
Derelys Perdue
Hattie
Maurice Murphy
Elmer's Pal
Clarissa Selwynne
Dr. Prodwell
Fay Holderness
Elmer's Mother
Marion Aye
Red Sal
Harry Dunkinson
Elmer's Father
Marie Astaire
Paula Prodwell
Pauline French
Furlong
Buck Black
Elmer - age 8 (prologue)
Jean Johnston
Hattie - age 6 (prologue)
William Steele
Hattie's Father (prologue)
Jean Dumas
Hattie's Mother (prologue)
Lois Boyd
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
A Millionairess (uncredited)
Martha Mattox
President of the United States (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald W. Lee, John D. Swain
- Original Title
- The Last Man on Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
Donald W. Lee, John D. Swain
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Blystone
Director
Donald W. Lee
Writer
John D. Swain
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Man on Earth
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What is The Last Man on Earth about?
An epidemic has killed off all of the fertile men on earth, except for Elmer Smith, a hillbilly who lives out in a cabin in the Ozarks, when he is discovered, every woman on the planet begins fighting over him.
Who directed The Last Man on Earth?
The Last Man on Earth was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in The Last Man on Earth?
The principal cast of The Last Man on Earth includes Earle Foxe, Grace Cunard, Gladys Tennyson, Derelys Perdue, Maurice Murphy.
When was The Last Man on Earth released and how long is it?
The Last Man on Earth was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Man on Earth?
The Last Man on Earth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).