Paul Leni didn’t make many Hollywood films before his untimely death but the few he did make are pretty darn amazing. The Last Warning isn’t famous but it deserves to be, a delightful blend of German directing virtuosity and American star power.
I do enjoy a good, stylish murder mystery and this is one of the best ones that Hollywood ever produced. Highly recommended.
How does it end? Hover or tap below for a spoiler.
Mack Swain did it!
If it were a dessert it would be: Sour Cream Apple Pie with Streusel Topping. Perfection. Just plain perfection.
Availability: Released on DVD.
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Is the entire film that strange orange color? Must admit I find it off putting. Why would Leni use color that way?
I’m not sure if the tinting is from the original print or was added in a restoration or by the DVD release people.
I played for the movie in Stuttgart. Big event about Laemmle. Not a masterpiece but interesting the familiarity to PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. For the UNIVERSAL people, presenting the film: it has been their first live music+film event!.
Sounds lovely! I would love to see a double feature with this film and The Charlatan. Universal put out some quality murder mysteries in the late 20s.
It’s too bad Leni wasn’t over here in time to direct Phantom of the Opera.
Or anyone, really.