The Last Laugh
Der letzte Mann
Synopsis
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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The Last Laugh F.W. Murnau 1924.avi
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-05
Top Cast
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Emil Jannings
Hotel Doorman
Maly Delschaft
His Niece
Max Hiller
Bridegroom
Hans Unterkircher
Hotel Manager
Hermann Vallentin
Potbellied Guest
Emilie Kurz
Bridegroom's Aunt
Georg John
Night Watchman
Emmy Wyda
Thin Neighbor
Harald Madsen
uncredited
Carl Schenstrøm
Wedding Musician
Olaf Storm
Young Guest
O.E. Hasse
uncredited
Neumann-Schüler
uncredited
Erich Schönfelder
uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 5, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der letzte Mann
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Carl Mayer
Giuseppe Becce
Karl Freund
Elfi Böttrich
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
F. W. Murnau
Director
Erich Pommer
Producer
Carl Mayer
Screenplay
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Elfi Böttrich
Editor
Edgar G. Ulmer
Production Design
G. Benedict
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Laugh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Laugh about?
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.
Who directed The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in The Last Laugh?
The principal cast of The Last Laugh includes Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher, Hermann Vallentin.
When was The Last Laugh released and how long is it?
The Last Laugh was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Laugh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Laugh was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).