The Last Laugh (1924)

12/23/1924 (DE) • 1h 30m

Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Emil Jannings

Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman]

Maly Delschaft

Seine Nichte [His Niece]

Max Hiller

Ihr Bräutigam [Her Bridegroom]

Hans Unterkircher

Geschäftsführer [Hotel Manager]

Hermann Vallentin

Spitzbäuchiger Gast [Potbellied Guest]

Emilie Kurz

Tante des Bräutigams [Bridegroom's Aunt]

Georg John

Nachtwächter [Night Watchman]

Emmy Wyda

Dünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor]

Harald Madsen

Wedding Musician (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

hotel

uniform

rain

cigar smoking

inheritance

black and white

loss of job

doorman

gossip

silent film

imagery

bible quote

tip

luxury hotel

worker's rights

porter

toilet attendant

german expressionism

human dignity

humility

demoted worker

work harassment

aging man

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