In the Last Stride

In the Last Stride is a 1916 Australian silent film directed by Martyn Keith based on a popular action novel by Arthur Wright. The films star, Dave Smith, was a champion heavyweight boxer who had fought Les Darcy. There was also an appearance from boxer Les ODonnell.

Dave Smith, retired heavyweight boxing champion travels around Australia having various adventures, including working as a swagman, fighting Les ODonnell, a speedboat chase across Sydney harbour, a football game involving rugby league stars, and a climax in which Daves horse Sunlocks wins the Sydney Cup.The film is based on a novel by Arthur Wright, which sold 30,000 copies and had been serialised in Referee magazine. ........

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