The Last Laugh (1924)

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A deeply moving silent drama about an aging hotel doorman whose life collapses after he is demoted from his prestigious position. Told almost entirely through visual storytelling, the film uses fluid camera movement and expressive imagery to capture pride, humiliation and quiet desperation. Directed by F. W. Murnau, The Last Laugh is celebrated for its emotional power and groundbreaking cinematic technique, and remains one of the great achievements of silent cinema.

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