# The Last Laugh (1924)

> A proud hotel doorman's reassignment exposes how completely his dignity depends on the uniform and social status he wears.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3346

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: F. W. Murnau
- Cast: Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher, Hermann Vallentin, Emilie Kurz, Georg John, Emmy Wyda
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015064/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, intimate, silent cinema study, film history viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of dignity and respect in the face of life's harsh realities.

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