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Still from He Laughed Last — He Laughed Last (1956) — Blake EdwardsPhotographed by Henry Freulich

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Blake Edwards

He Laughed Last

English / 1956 / 1h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.08/5·280 ratings·90 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A 1920s chorus girl inherits a slain gangster's empire.

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Directed by Blake Edwards
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July 2022
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Credits

Crew

DirectorBlake Edwards

WriterBlake Edwards

CinematographerHenry Freulich

ComposerArthur Morton

EditorJack Ogilvie

ProducerJonie Taps

Cast

Frankie Laineas Gino Lupo

Lucy Marlowas Rosemary 'Rosie' Lebeau

Anthony Dexteras Dominic Rodríguez

Richard Longas Jimmy Murphy

Alan Reedas Big Dan Hennessy

Jesse Whiteas Max Lassiter

Florenz Amesas George Eagle

Henry Slateas Ziggy

Peter Broccoas Al Fusary

Paul Dubovas Billy Boy Barnes

Charles Herbertas Child

Dana Dillawayas Child

Robin Morseas Two-Gun Tommy

He Laughed Last (1956) | Criteria