The Last Performance
Synopsis
A middle-aged magician is in love with his beautiful young assistant. She, on the other hand, is in love with the magician's young protege, who turns out to be a bum and a thief.
Top Cast
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Conrad Veidt
Erik the Great
Mary Philbin
Julie
Leslie Fenton
Buffo
Fred MacKaye
Mark Royce
Eddie Boland
Agent
Anders Randolf
Judge
Sam De Grasse
District Attorney
Gusztáv Pártos
Theatre Manager
William H. Turner
Booking Agent
George Irving
Defense Attorney
Walter Brennan
Clown (uncredited)
Greta Granstedt
Julia Griffith
Ruth Jennings
Rolfe Sedan
Rosita Delmar
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pál Fejős
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ashmore Creelman
- Original Score
- Sam Perry
- Original Title
- The Last Performance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pál Fejős
James Ashmore Creelman, Walter Anthony, Tom Reed
Sam Perry
Hal Mohr
Robert Jahns, Edward L. Cahn, Robert Carlisle
Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Pál Fejős
Director
Robert Jahns
Editor
Walter Anthony
Writer
Carl Laemmle
Producer
Tom Reed
Writer
Edward L. Cahn
Editor
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Robert Carlisle
Editor
James Ashmore Creelman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Performance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Performance about?
A middle-aged magician is in love with his beautiful young assistant. She, on the other hand, is in love with the magician's young protege, who turns out to be a bum and a thief.
Who directed The Last Performance?
The Last Performance was directed by Pál Fejős.
Who stars in The Last Performance?
The principal cast of The Last Performance includes Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Leslie Fenton, Fred MacKaye, Eddie Boland.
When was The Last Performance released and how long is it?
The Last Performance was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Performance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Performance was composed by Sam Perry.