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The Last Performance
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The Last Performance

1929-10-13 · 60 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Horror · Romance

A middle-aged magician is in love with his beautiful young assistant. She, on the other hand, is in love with the magician's young protege, who turns out to be a bum and a thief.

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Directors
Pál Fejős
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Conrad VeidtConrad VeidtErik the Great
Mary PhilbinMary PhilbinJulie
Leslie FentonLeslie FentonBuffo
Fred MacKayeFred MacKayeMark Royce
Eddie BolandEddie BolandAgent
Anders RandolfAnders RandolfJudge
Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseDistrict Attorney
Gusztáv PártosTheatre Manager
William H. TurnerWilliam H. TurnerBooking Agent
George IrvingGeorge IrvingDefense Attorney
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanClown (uncredited)
Greta GranstedtGreta Granstedt
Julia Griffith
Ruth Jennings
Rolfe SedanRolfe Sedan
Rosita Delmar

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