The Last Performance (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, The Last Performance is a notable film directed by Mario Bonnard, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. The impressive cast is headed by the great Heinrich George as Boris Stroganoff, an opera composer and conductor who’s also a notorious lothario. Albani is ballet dancer Viola Suroff, who’s put her career aside to look after her partner Maxim Sadi, a baritone with unspecified health issues that have kept him off stage. Stroganoff sets his sights on Viola and offers her a job in the corps de ballet for his new opera The Boyar, which she accepts provided Maxim is also hired. However, dancer Margot (called Myrra in the French version) maintains a seething passion for Stroganoff, as does Countess Geschow (called Countess Ziska on this print), both of whom are resentful when watching his interactions with Viola. Jealousies run high on opening night between all the characters and Stroganoff is shot mid-performance, but who is the killer: Maxim, Margot, or Geschow?I
Who’s in it. The Last Performance stars Marcella Albani as Viola Suroff, Heinrich George as Boris Stroganoff, Jean Bradin as Maxim Sad and Evi Eva as Margot (Myra), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Performance page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Performance (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Performance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Last Performance?
- The Last Performance stars Marcella Albani, Heinrich George, Jean Bradin, Evi Eva and Sig Arno.
- When was The Last Performance released?
- The Last Performance was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.