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The Last Performance
6.5 / 10• 1929• 1h 0m•NR• English
DramaHorrorRomance
Storyline
A middle-aged magician is in love with his beautiful young assistant. She, on the other hand, is in love with the magician's young protege, who turns out to be a bum and a thief.
Cast & Crew
Conrad Veidt
Erik the Great
Lead
Mary Philbin
Julie
Leslie Fenton
Buffo
Fred MacKaye
Mark Royce
Eddie Boland
Agent
Anders Randolf
Judge
Sam De Grasse
District Attorney
GP
Gusztáv Pártos
Theatre Manager
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pál Fejős's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Last Performance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
