The Last Laugh (1924)
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.
Top billed cast
Emil JanningsHotelportier [Hotel Doorman]
Maly DelschaftSeine Nichte [His Niece]
Max HillerIhr Bräutigam [Her Bridegroom]
Hans UnterkircherGeschäftsführer [Hotel Manager]
Hermann VallentinSpitzbäuchiger Gast [Potbellied Guest]
Emilie KurzTante des Bräutigams [Bridegroom's Aunt]
Georg JohnNachtwächter [Night Watchman]
Emmy WydaDünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor]
Harald MadsenWedding Musician (uncredited)
Carl SchenstrømWedding Musician (uncredited)
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