The Last Laugh

Nan
1h 30m
1924
7.8 /10 (325)

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.

Country : Germany
Genre : Drama
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1924-12-23

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)

Carl Schenstrøm

Wedding Musician (uncredited)

Olaf Storm

Junger Gast [Young Guest]

O.E. Hasse

Small Role (uncredited)

Neumann-Schüler

Small Role (uncredited)

Erich Schönfelder

Small Role (uncredited)

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