Emil Jannings is masterful in this depiction of an elderly gentleman selected by an Hollywood director (William Powell) to play the part of a Russian general in a film. When he arrives on set, his colleagues tease him about a medal he is wearing. He proceeds to tell them it was given to him by Czar Nicholas II himself, and after a bit of playful derision, they return the medal and the "General" finds himself looking…
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Emil Jannings
Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
Evelyn Brent
Natalie Dabrova
William Powell
Lev Andreyev
Jack Raymond
Assistant director
Nicholas Soussanin
The adjutant
Michael Visaroff
Serge (the valet)
Fritz Feld
A revolutionist
Harry Cording
Revolutionist (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Russian Youth (uncredited)
Alexander Ikonnikov
Drillmaster (uncredited)
Nicholas Kobliansky
Drillmaster (uncredited)
Guy Oliver
Wardrobe Attendant (uncredited)
Sam Savitsky
A Private (uncredited)
Harry Semels
A Soldier (uncredited)
Robert Wilber
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Last Command
What is The Last Command about?
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.
When was The Last Command released?
The Last Command was released in 1928.
What genres does The Last Command belong to?
The Last Command is categorised as Drama, History, War.
Who stars in The Last Command?
The cast of The Last Command includes Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Jack Raymond, Nicholas Soussanin.