Last Clear Chance

Last Clear Chance is a 1959 American short film produced and directed by Robert Carlisle. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad, Last Clear Chance is a safety film intended to warn young drivers to be careful at railroad crossings. The films 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 amp Dunphy Inc, based in New York City, served as the films production company.

Idaho police officer Hal Jackson William Boyett arrives at the funeral for young Frank Dixon, Jr. Bill Agee, who has died in a car accident. Hal, a friend of the Dixon family, does not go inside, feeling it would be too difficult to take. Hal finds it hard to believe that, only a few days ago, the Dixons were a relatively regular family. In flashback, he recounts what led to Frank Jr.s death. Frank Jr. has returned home for the summer to aid his father, Frank Sr. Harold Agee, on the family farm. He also visits his girlfriend Betty Hutchins Christine Lynch. When Frank Sr.s new tractor arrives at the local train station, Frank Jr.s brother Alan Tim Bosworth wishes to drive it, having recently taken a drivers test. His father disallows it, so Frank Jr. drives it home.The next day, Alan discovers that his license has arrived in the mail. Ecstatic, he wishes to drive immediately, asking his family members if they need help with any errands. Later, Hal shows up at the Dixon home. Knowing that Alans license had been scheduled to arrive, he begins to talk to Alan, telling him about things he should know in order to be able to drive safely. As he finishes giving the advice, Frank Jr. and Betty return home. Alan asks his father if he can drive the car into town. His father lets him, and Frank Jr. and Betty agree to go with him to make sure he arrives safely. ........

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