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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.2 / 100
1924·Drama·1h 30m

THE LAST LAUGH

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.

Above the Line
F.W. Murnau·DirectorCarl Mayer·ScreenplayKarl Freund·Director of PhotographyGiuseppe Becce·MusicElfi Böttrich·Editor
Cast
Emil Jannings·Hotel DoormanMaly Delschaft·His NieceMax Hiller·BridegroomHans Unterkircher·Hotel ManagerHermann Vallentin·Potbellied GuestEmilie Kurz·Bridegroom's AuntGeorg John·Night WatchmanEmmy Wyda·Thin NeighborHarald Madsen·uncreditedCarl Schenstrøm·Wedding Musician
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
F. W. Murnau·DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Carl Mayer·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Karl Freund·Director of PhotographyGünther Rittau·Camera OperatorRobert Baberske·First Assistant CameraHans Natge·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Elfi Böttrich·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Giuseppe Becce·Music
Art & Design· 5
Walter Röhrig·Art DirectionRobert Herlth·Art DirectionEdgar G. Ulmer·Production DesignG. Benedict·Costume DesignWaldemar Jabs·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Erich Pommer·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Ernst Kunstmann·Special Effects
By the Numbers
89.2
OF 100
Master Score
8.0
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Humorous, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated image depicts an old man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a black coat over an orange uniform with gold trim and buttons. He is bein”

comedydrama
Key Elements
Old ManWhite BeardBlack CoatOrange UniformGold TrimBlue Hand
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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