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.
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.
Emil Jannings
Hotel Doorman
Maly Delschaft
His Niece
Max Hiller
Bridegroom
Hans Unterkircher
Hotel Manager
Hermann Vallentin
Potbellied Guest
Emilie Kurz
Bridegroom's Aunt
Georg John
Night Watchman
Emmy Wyda
Thin Neighbor
Harald Madsen
uncredited
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.
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