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Romantic horror film

The Last Performance (1929): Cast

The Last Performance (1929) movie poster

The Last Performance is a 1929 romantic horror film directed by Pál Fejős, starring George Irving as Defense Attorney, Walter Brennan and Conrad Veidt. It runs 1 hour.

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The Last Performance (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Pál Fejős
Genres
Horror , Romance , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Last Performance About?

The premise of The Last Performance without spoilers.

A middle‑aged magician pines for his striking young assistant, but she is secretly enamored with his youthful protégé—a drifter who lives by thievery. The love triangle ignites tension as the magician’s devotion clashes with the assistant’s attraction to the disreputable newcomer.

The Last Performance Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • court trial
  • magician
  • murder
  • stage show
  • melodrama
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Cast & crew

The Last Performance Cast & Characters

George Irving leads the cast as Defense Attorney, with Walter Brennan as Clown (uncredited) and Conrad Veidt as Erik the Great. Directed by Pál Fejős; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Pál Fejős

More films directed by Pál Fejős: Ray of Sunshine, The Waters Decide, Spring Shower and Fantômas.

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Details

The Last Performance Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “谢幕演出” and “마지막 공연”.

Also known as
  • 谢幕演出
  • 마지막 공연
  • Farlig makt

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The Last Performance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Last Performance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Last Performance?

The Last Performance runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Last Performance released?

The Last Performance was released on October 13, 1929.

Who directed The Last Performance?

The Last Performance was directed by Pál Fejős.

More films by Pál Fejős

Who is in the cast of The Last Performance?

The Last Performance stars George Irving as Defense Attorney, Walter Brennan as Clown (uncredited) and Conrad Veidt as Erik the Great, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Last Performance have a post-credit scene?

No. The Last Performance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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