The Last Command (1928)

19281h 29mdir. Josef von SternbergUnited Statesromance filmwar film

With Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Fritz Feld, Guy Oliver, Michael Visaroff, Jack Raymond, Nicholas Soussanin

Directed by Josef von Sternberg

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The Last Command is a 1928 American silent romantic drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg, and written by John F. Goodrich and Herman J. Mankiewicz from a story by Lajos Bíró. The film stars Emil Jannings, who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 1929 ceremony for his performances in this film and The Way of All Flesh, the only year multiple roles were considered. Evelyn Brent and William Powell co-star.

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