Last Clear Chance (1959)

Directed by

Robert Carlisle

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

26 min

Rating

3.1 of 10 from 9 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A newly licensed teenage driver named Alan Dixon is visited by a police officer who warns him about the dangers of railroad crossings. The officer tells Alan how to drive safely and avoid tragic accidents at the tracks. This short film was sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad to teach young drivers a serious safety lesson.

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What happens

Last Clear Chance is a 1959 American short film produced and directed by Robert Carlisle. Sponsored by the Union Pacific Railroad, Last Clear Chance is a safety film intended to warn young drivers to be careful at railroad crossings. The film's cast consists of William Boyett, Harold Agee, Mrs. Harold Agee, Tim Bosworth, William Agee, Christine Lynch, and Lou Spraker. Written by Leland Baxter, the film was shot in parts of Idaho. Wondsel, Carlisle & Dunphy Inc, based in New York City, served as the film's production company. The film centers on the Dixon family, in particular Alan Dixon, who has recently received his driver's license and is eager to begin driving a car. When local police officer Hal Jackson visits the Dixons and learns that Alan's license has arrived, he sits down and tells Alan ways to drive safely and avoid getting into accidents. Although the film is fictional, it was inspired by a real family who experienced a scenario similar to the film. During production, assistance was provided by staff of the National Safety Council, along with the Idaho State Police and the Colorado State Patrol. Last Clear Chance was distributed by Union Pacific and was featured in a 1993 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. A copy of the film is preserved in the Prelinger Archives, where it is able to be downloaded or streamed online free of charge. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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