The Last Performance (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1929, The Last Performance is a drama, horror and romance film directed by Pál Fejős, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Last Performance stars Conrad Veidt as Erik the Great, Mary Philbin as Julie, Leslie Fenton as Buffo and Fred MacKaye as Mark Royce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Last Performance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Performance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Performance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Performance (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Performance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Performance worth watching?
- The Last Performance holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Performance?
- The Last Performance stars Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Leslie Fenton, Fred MacKaye and Eddie Boland.
- When was The Last Performance released?
- The Last Performance was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.