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1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Leipzig

About

In Berlin, an aging Hotel Atlantic doorman (Emil Jannings) is demoted to washroom attendant and tries to hide his demotion from those around him.

In Berlin at the beginning of the twentieth century, an aging doorman (Emil Jannings) works at the Hotel Atlantic. In his splendid uniform he greets guests at the revolving door and takes pride in his position, which earns him respect in his neighbourhood. When he has trouble handling a heavy suitcase and suffers a moment of weakness, the hotel manager (Hans Unterkircher) decides that he is too old and feeble to represent the hotel. He is moved from the door to a post in the men's washroom. The demotion is a humiliation for him, and he tries to keep it from his family and neighbours, who know him only as the hotel's proud doorman.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Emil Janningsas Hotel Doorman
  • Maly Delschaftas His Niece
  • Max Hilleras Bridegroom
  • Hans Unterkircheras Hotel Manager
  • Hermann Vallentinas Potbellied Guest
  • Emilie Kurzas Bridegroom's Aunt
  • Georg Johnas Night Watchman
  • Emmy Wydaas Thin Neighbor
  • Harald Madsenas uncredited
  • Carl Schenstrømas Wedding Musician
  • Olaf Stormas Young Guest
  • O.E. Hasseas uncredited

Photos: TMDB

Director
F. W. Murnau
Written by
Carl Mayer
Producers
Erich Pommer
Camera
Karl Freund
Music
Giuseppe Becce · Werner Schmidt-Boelcke
Countries
Germany
Studios
UFA

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 30 minutes
Language
XX

Questions

How long is The Last Laugh?

1 hour 30 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Where can I see The Last Laugh?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is The Last Laugh in?

The Last Laugh is in XX. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in The Last Laugh?

Emil Jannings plays Hotel Doorman, with Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher, Hermann Vallentin and Emilie Kurz.

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