The Last Command (1928) | Josef von Sternberg Silent Drama | ClassicBox

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🎬 Movie: The Last Command (1928)
📌 Genre: Drama / War / Silent Film / Classic Hollywood
🎥 Director: Josef von Sternberg
⭐ Cast: Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell
🌍 Language: Silent film with English intertitles.

👉 Synopsis:
A former Russian general, once a powerful leader, now works as an extra in Hollywood.
When he’s chosen to play a part that mirrors his tragic past, memories of revolution, pride, and loss return — leading to one of the most powerful climaxes in silent cinema.

💡 Trivia:
Directed by visionary filmmaker Josef von Sternberg, The Last Command earned Emil Jannings the very first Academy Award for Best Actor in history.
Blending war, politics, and the fall of power, it remains a landmark in silent drama and a cornerstone of early American cinema.

⚠️ Note:
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