The Last Command
Synopsis
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
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THE LAST COMMAND Clip from the Masters of Cinema releaseOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-03-17
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Emil Jannings
Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
Evelyn Brent
Natalie Dabrova
William Powell
Lev Andreyev
Jack Raymond
Assistant director
Nicholas Soussanin
The adjutant
Michael Visaroff
Serge (the valet)
Fritz Feld
A revolutionist
Harry Cording
Revolutionist (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Russian Youth (uncredited)
Alexander Ikonnikov
Drillmaster (uncredited)
Nicholas Kobliansky
Drillmaster (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
Wardrobe Attendant (uncredited)
Sam Savitsky
A Private (uncredited)
Harry Semels
A Soldier (uncredited)
Robert Wilber
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 16, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef von Sternberg, Lajos Biró, John F. Goodrich, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Ernst Lubitsch
- Original Title
- The Last Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Josef von Sternberg, Lajos Biró, John F. Goodrich, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Ernst Lubitsch
Bert Glennon
William Shea
Adolph Zukor, B.P. Schulberg, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Adolph Zukor
Producer
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
William Shea
Editor
John F. Goodrich
Writer
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Writer
Ernst Lubitsch
Writer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Command
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What is The Last Command about?
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
Who directed The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Last Command?
The principal cast of The Last Command includes Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Jack Raymond, Nicholas Soussanin.
When was The Last Command released and how long is it?
The Last Command was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Command?
The Last Command holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).