The Last Warning
“Who killed John Woodford?”
Synopsis
A story about a haunted old theater where an old Broadway play is being brought back despite threats from the ghost of a dead actor.
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The Last Warning (1929) | Directed by Paul Leni - Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-15
Top Cast
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Laura La Plante
Doris Terry
Montagu Love
Arthur McHugh
Roy D'Arcy
Harvey Carleton
Margaret Livingston
Evalynda Hendon
John Boles
Richard Quayle
Burr McIntosh
Josiah Bunce
Mack Swain
Robert Bunce
Bert Roach
Mike Brody
Carrie Daumery
Barbara Morgan
Slim Summerville
Tommy Wall
Torben Meyer
Gene
D'Arcy Corrigan
John Woodford
Bud Phelps
Sammy
Charles K. French
Doctor
Francisco Marán
Jeffries
Ella McKenzie
Ann
Fred Kelsey
Inspector
Tom O'Brien
Inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leni
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred A. Cohn
- Original Score
- Arthur Barrow
- Original Title
- The Last Warning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Leni
Alfred A. Cohn, Tom Reed, J.G. Hawks, Robert F. Hill, Edward J. Montaigne, Thomas F. Fallon, Wadsworth Camp
Arthur Barrow
Hal Mohr
Robert Carlisle
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leni
Director
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Tom Reed
Writer
Alfred A. Cohn
Screenplay
Thomas F. Fallon
Writer
Robert Carlisle
Editor
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 Warning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Warning about?
A story about a haunted old theater where an old Broadway play is being brought back despite threats from the ghost of a dead actor.
Who directed The Last Warning?
The Last Warning was directed by Paul Leni.
Who stars in The Last Warning?
The principal cast of The Last Warning includes Laura La Plante, Montagu Love, Roy D'Arcy, Margaret Livingston, John Boles.
When was The Last Warning released and how long is it?
The Last Warning was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Warning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Warning was composed by Arthur Barrow.
Is The Last Warning based on a book or true story?
The Last Warning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wadsworth Camp".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Warning?
The Last Warning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).