The Last Outlaw
Synopsis
The Last Outlaw (1919) proved very tantalizing. An end-of-the-West Western, it shows its grizzled hero revisiting the town of his youthful exploits. But now, in an anticipation of Ride the High Country (1962), civilization has taken over. Cars chase Bud off the streets and the theatre features movies (Universal Bluebirds at that, a bit of product placement). Ford heightens the contrast by letting us into the hero’s memory, introduced by the title: “Memories of the past flashing back to him”—the earliest reference to the term “flashback” I recall seeing in the movies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Evelyn Campbell, John Ford, H. Tipton Steck
- Original Title
- The Last Outlaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Evelyn Campbell, John Ford, H. Tipton Steck
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Outlaw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Outlaw about?
The Last Outlaw (1919) proved very tantalizing. An end-of-the-West Western, it shows its grizzled hero revisiting the town of his youthful exploits. But now, in an anticipation of Ride the High Country (1962), civilization has taken over. Cars chase Bud off the streets and the theatre features movies (Universal Bluebirds at that, a bit of product placement). Ford heightens the contrast by letting us into the hero’s memory, introduced by the title: “Memories of the past flashing back to him”—the earliest reference to the term “flashback” I recall seeing in the movies.
Who directed The Last Outlaw?
The Last Outlaw was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Last Outlaw?
The principal cast of The Last Outlaw includes Edgar Jones, Lucille Hutton, Neola May, Richard Cummings, Jack Walters.
When was The Last Outlaw released and how long is it?
The Last Outlaw was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 30m.