The Last Laugh (1924) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by F. W. Murnau · Starring Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft
An aging doorman, after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious hotel, is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbours and society.
Where was The Last Laugh filmed?
- Berlin, Germany, Berlin – Exterior street scenes of the hotel, street crowds, and urban environments. Most of the film was shot at the Babelsberg Studio near Berlin, with exterior scenes filmed on Berlin streets to create the urban backdrop for the porter's world
- Babelsberg, Germany, Babelsberg – Interior scenes of the Grand Hotel, including the ballroom, lobby, and the porter's room. The primary production facility where Murnau constructed elaborate interior sets, including the famous hotel sequences that showcase the film's innovative camera work and German Expressionist design