Poetic Film Review: The Last Laugh (Der letzte Mann, 1924)

In the world of silent cinema, a tale is told
Of a proud doorman whose story unfolds
The Last Laugh, a film of social commentary
Capturing the essence of human frailty

Emil Jannings shines in his role
As the doorman stripped of his soul
From glitz and glamour to wash room attendant
His fall from grace, his pride descendent

Murnau's experimental vision takes flight
Abandoning intertitles, a daring sight
Freund's cinematography, a work of art
Creating images that touch the heart

A controversial happy ending delivered
To please the masses, though some shivered
The Last Laugh remains a classic tale
Of pride, humility, and human frailty unveiled

As time marches on, the themes still ring true
In a world where attitudes towards work renew
The Last Laugh stands as a testament
To the power of cinema, a timeless document.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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