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..


Is The Last Command Worth Watching Today? Absolutely. For anyone with an appreciation for silent cinema, profound character studies, or the early artistry of Hollywood, Josef von Sternberg's 1928 film The Last Command is essential viewing. It’s a masterclass in visual storytelling and features one of the most compellin...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Josef von Sternberg

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"Is The Last Command Worth Watching Today? Absolutely. For anyone with an appreciation for silent cinema, profound character studies, or the early artistry of Hollywood, Josef von Sternberg's 1928 film The Last Command is essential viewing. It’s a masterclass in visual storytelling and features one of the most compelling, physically expressive performances ever committed to celluloid by Emil Jannings. If you’re a cinephile, a student of acting, or simply curious about the silent era’s peak, this ..."
Alexander Ikonnikov
Josef von Sternberg, John F. Goodrich, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Ernst Lubitsch, Lajos Biró
United States
War, Romance, Drama

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