UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY FILM "THE LAST CLEAR CHANCE" DRIVER'S ED MOVIE 79694

THE 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 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, a real family served as the inspiration for the film's scenario. 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 in 1959, and was circulated widely in the years that followed. Met with warm reception from safety workers, the film was featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 that originally aired in 1993, and clips from the film were used in the 2004 film Panorama Ephemera.
Last Clear Chance was produced and directed by Robert Carlisle.[The production was supervised by Francis B. Lewis, who was the Union Pacific Railroad's Director of Safety and Courtesy. Assistance on research for the film was provided by staff of the National Safety Council. A note at the end of the film gives thanks to the Idaho State Police, the Colorado State Patrol, and their respective staffs for "their unstinted cooperation and assistance in making this film."
The film features William Boyett as police officer Hal Jackson. Frank Dixon, Sr. is played by Harold Agee, while the role of Mrs. Dixon is credited to "Mrs. Harold Agee." Future corporate executive William Agee plays Frank Dixon, Jr. with Christine Lynch appearing as his girlfriend, Betty Hutchins. Tim Bosworth was cast as Alan Dixon, and Lou Spraker plays the grandfather. The film, written by Leland Baxter, features a scenario that was inspired by a real-life family. Bert Spielvogel served as the cinematographer for Last Clear Chance, with Peter Norman working as assistant cameraman. Shot in Kodachrome, filming locations included Nampa, Idaho and Meridian, Idaho; main character Hal wears an Idaho State Police uniform. Mort Fallick was the film's editor.
Made five years after The Days of Our Years, another Union Pacific Railroad-sponsored safety film, Last Clear Chance was produced by Wondsel, Carlisle and Dunphy, Inc. in order to inform young drivers how to make sure to avoid accidents
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[@lindad.7642]

He is such a gifted actor. RIP Mr. Boyett

[@suomenpresidentti]

Wow, the most powerful locomotive of the world at 16.30 minutes. UP:s 8500hp gas turbine electric, spanking new at the time. First was delivered in august 1958.

[@unconventionalideas5683]

There are now much more powerful fully electric locomotives drawing from overhead wires, as seen on Swedish Ore Trains, for example, with more than 15,000 hp per locomotive.

[@nairda55555]

I like this interesting look into the past. What looks different and what looks the same. Road signs and railroad lights still look exactly the same, 1:40 Chicken in a basket for 85cents!

[@sakibear7607]

A US Dollar went quite a ways in 1958 when we moved from near Portland Ore. to Reno, Nevada. I was six years old then and I bet that was pretty good fried chicken. My Dad was very generous and gave us an allowance of two silver Dollars a week. I used to go to a drive in near Reno High where half of the place was a Dairy Queen and the other half of the same bldg had hot food. It was called "The Fat Boy" Ten cents would buy a whole platter of refried beans w/onions and cheese, and for desert one time I bought the biggest cone DQ sold for a Quarter. I remember feeling kind of embarrassed cause the cone was so big and I was a little kid. Funny how we think and what gets remembered. The place was replaced by a bank in the 70's. Seemed weird since they were literally right next door to the high school and had lotsa business. I love this site. Thank-You to those doing the work to keep it going!!!

[@crowtservo]

Man, when I was 9 years old my dad had me drive a tractor with a chopper box through a small town of about 2000 people, I was still about 7 years away from gettin a license. It was kind of scary at the time. However, by the time I got my drivers permit I was already experienced with driving on public roads.

[@arielfilmsinc1926]

Surprised the roulette wheel did NOT stop on Double 00

[@jamesrockford6700]

Actor William Boyett (The Trooper) Served in the Pacific Theater with the US Navy during World War II. - He also played a sergeant on the old Adam 12 police TV series.

[@stevehomeier8368]

13:28 gorgeous red Edsel

[@stevehomeier8368]

Sign, sign, everywhere the signs, signs

[@robertmoir5695]

Now days this sort of thing still occurs People being careless when it comes to trains Just does n t figure Unfortunately Frank and Helen could n t enjoy more beautiful summer days to come

[@Jangobadass]

Thumbs up if your here because of MST3k/Rifftrax 😉

[@deandupont5503]

Sitting here giggling as I mentally fill in the riffs. 😅

[@nomadcowatbk]

why don't they look?

[@jeremyheintz1479]

Wrong film

[@bobbyheffley4955]

Frank was distracted. Now he's dead.

[@mclare9817]

Im more scared of that cop who turns up and ruins a fambly gathering on on lovely afternoon...with the implicit 'I'll run yor ass off the road Boy' if need be.And it needs.😆😆

[@jeremyheintz1479]

I don't care for your rules, Copper!

[@HelicopterStudio]

Idc go get hit by a 70 mph train in your car