The Last Laugh(1924)
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The Last Laugh Synopsis
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.
The Last Laugh (1924) is a drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on December 23, 1924 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller and Hans Unterkircher. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 363 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Carl Mayer
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
The Last Laugh (1924) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Last Laugh before you stream it.
The Last Laugh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Jannings
as Hotel Doorman
Maly Delschaft
as His Niece
- Max Hiller
Max Hiller
as Bridegroom
Hans Unterkircher
as Hotel Manager
Hermann Vallentin
as Potbellied Guest
Emilie Kurz
as Bridegroom's Aunt
Georg John
as Night Watchman
Emmy Wyda
as Thin Neighbor
Harald Madsen
as uncredited
Carl Schenstrøm
as Wedding Musician
Olaf Storm
as Young Guest
O.E. Hasse
as uncredited
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Carl Mayer, produced by Erich Pommer.
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The Last Laugh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 363 ratings.
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The Last Laugh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Laugh online?
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The Last Laugh (1924) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Laugh?
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The main cast of The Last Laugh (1924) includes Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher and Hermann Vallentin. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Laugh released?
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The Last Laugh was released on December 23, 1924 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Last Laugh worth watching?
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The Last Laugh (1924) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 363 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Laugh?
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Yes. The official The Last Laugh trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.