The Last Command (1928)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 28min
- Drama, History
- 21 Jan 1928 (USA)
- Movie
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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| Emil Jannings | ... |
Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
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| Evelyn Brent | ... |
Natalie Dobrova
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| William Powell | ... |
Leo Andreyev - The Director
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Jack Raymond | ... |
The Assistant
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| Nicholas Soussanin | ... |
The Adjutant
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Michael Visaroff | ... |
The Bodyguard
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| Fritz Feld | ... |
A Revolutionist
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Revolutionist (uncredited)
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Shep Houghton | ... |
Russian Youth (uncredited)
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Alexander Ikonnikov | ... |
Drillmaster (uncredited)
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Nicholas Kobliansky | ... |
Drillmaster (uncredited)
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| Guy Oliver | ... |
Wardrobe Attendant (uncredited)
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Sam Savitsky | ... |
Russian Staff Officer (uncredited)
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| Harry Semels | ... |
Soldier - Movie Extra (uncredited)
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Robert Wilber | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Josef von Sternberg | ||
Written by
| Lajos Biró | ... | (story) |
| John F. Goodrich | ... | (writer) |
| Ernst Lubitsch | ... | (idea) (uncredited) |
| Herman J. Mankiewicz | ... | (titles) |
| Josef von Sternberg | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Jesse L. Lasky | ... | producer |
| B.P. Schulberg | ... | associate producer |
| Adolph Zukor | ... | producer |
Music by
| Robert Israel | ... | (2010 Composer New Score) |
Cinematography by
| Bert Glennon | ||
Editing by
| William Shea | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Hans Dreier | ... | (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William H. Clothier | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Travis Banton | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| J.G. Bachmann | ... | supervisor |
| Jesse L. Lasky | ... | presenter |
| Adolph Zukor | ... | presenter |
| Nicholas Kobliansky | ... | historical consultant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1928) (United States) (theatrical)
- Famous-Lasky Film Service (1928) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Famous-Lasky Film Service (1928) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Famous-Lasky Film Service (1928) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Films Paramount (1928) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (2010) (United States) (DVD) (Included in "J3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg:)
- Eureka Entertainment (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (Blu-ray & DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A decorated, aristocratic Czarist General is reduced to penury after the collapse of Imperial Russia. An old adversary, now a successful director hires the general to re-enact the revolution which deposed him.
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| Taglines | EMIL JANNINGS -- World's finest dramatic actor in a brilliant successor to "The Way of all Flesh" -- and "Variety." You'll be amazed with Janning's tremendous role of the mighty general!...with men...women...a whole nation at his feet! Through flaming love...adoration...hate! To...! The most terrific climax the screen has ever known! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the first year of the Academy Awards, winners had been announced three months before the ceremony took place. Emil Jannings, who had been named Best Actor for his work in this particular film and The Way of All Flesh (1927), was planning to depart for his home in Germany, so he requested that he receive his award before he left. The Academy honored his request, effectively making Jannings the first person to officially receive an Academy Award. He would also become the first no-show winner. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Flipped (2010). See more » |
| Quotes |
Gen. Dolgorucki:
So you two are serving your country - - by *acting*! A fine patriotic service - when Russia is fighting for her life! [signals to Lev to come forward] Gen. Dolgorucki: Why are you not in uniform? Lev Andreyev: My lungs are weak. Gen. Dolgorucki: [blows cigarette smoke into Lev's face] Perhaps it is your *courage* that is weak! Lev Andreyev: It doesn't require courage to send others to battle and death. [the angry Duke uses his crop to whip Andreyev across the face] See more » |