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In the Last Stride

In the Last StrideDirected byMartyn KeithWritten byW.S. JerdanBased onnovel by Arthur WrightProduced byW.S. JerdanStarringAlma RockDave SmithCinematographyBert Segerberg22 November 1915 (private screening)1 May 19165 reelsCountryAustraliaLanguagesSilent filmEnglish intertitles
In the Last Stride is a 1916 Australian silent film directed by Martyn Keith based on the 1914 popular action novel by Arthur Wright. The film's star, Dave Smith, was a champion heavyweight boxer who had fought Les Darcy. There was also an appearance from boxer Les O'Donnell.

Wright later described it as "a film of action, depicting the racecourse, opium-running on the Harbor, a football match, and a glove fight in which Dave Smith and Les O'Donnell participated."

It is considered a lost film.

Plot
Dave Smith, retired heavyweight boxing champion travels around Australia having various adventures, including working as a swagman, fighting Les O'Donnell, a speedboat chase across Sydney harbour, a football game involving rugby league stars, and a climax in which Dave's horse Sunlocks wins the Sydney Cup.

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