A silent symphony of fallen pride and lost identity in Weimar Berlin. Through a revolutionary moving camera, the film captures the tragic descent of a man stripped of his uniform, blending Expressionist shadows with the harsh light of social reality.
The Last Laugh
Der letzte Mann
Director:
F. W. Murnau
Cast:
Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher, Hermann Vallentin
Drama
The Last Laugh - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The Millionaire's Name
The eccentric millionaire who leaves his fortune to the doorman is named 'A.G. Monen'. This is likely a playful reference to 'Money' or the German term 'Aktiengesellschaft' (corporation), emphasizing the arbitrary nature of wealth.
Esperanto Signs
The shop signs and posters in the street scenes are not in German but in a constructed, unreadable language. This was done to ensure the film could be easily exported without translation and to give it a universal, 'any-city' feel.