The Last Chance
“...TO FIND THE MISSING EVIDENCE THAT WILL PROVE HIS INNOCENCE...”
Synopsis
Alan Burmister leaves Devon on a secret gun-running expedition immediately after his engagement to Mary Perrin is announced; he returns at Christmas to find himself accused of the murder of Ivor Connel, a moneylender. Mary's father had always hoped that his daughter would marry John Worrall, a rising barrister. Worrall is briefed for the defence, but when he loses the case and Alan is condemned to penal servitude for life, no one but the judge realises that he has not made use of the best piece of defence evidence...
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Judy Kelly
Mary Perrin
Frank Leighton
Alan Burmister
Wyndham Goldie
John Worrall
Aubrey Mallalieu
Judge Croyle
Billy Milton
Michael Worrall
Laurence Hanray
Mr. Perrin
Jenny Laird
Betty
Harry Hutchinson
Inspector Hammond
Franklyn Bellamy
Insp. Cutts
Charles Sewell
Brough
Arthur Hambling
Constable Brown
Bryan Herbert
Constable Hervey
Alfred Wellesley
Ivor Connell
Edgar Driver
Foreman of the Jury
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Bentley
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Hughes
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- The Last Chance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Welwyn Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Bentley
Harry Hughes, Frank Stayton
John Reynders
Ernest Palmer
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Hughes
Screenplay
Thomas Bentley
Director
Warwick Ward
Producer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
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What is The Last Chance about?
Alan Burmister leaves Devon on a secret gun-running expedition immediately after his engagement to Mary Perrin is announced; he returns at Christmas to find himself accused of the murder of Ivor Connel, a moneylender. Mary's father had always hoped that his daughter would marry John Worrall, a rising barrister. Worrall is briefed for the defence, but when he loses the case and Alan is condemned to penal servitude for life, no one but the judge realises that he has not made use of the best piece of defence evidence...
Who directed The Last Chance?
The Last Chance was directed by Thomas Bentley.
Who stars in The Last Chance?
The principal cast of The Last Chance includes Judy Kelly, Frank Leighton, Wyndham Goldie, Aubrey Mallalieu, Billy Milton.
When was The Last Chance released and how long is it?
The Last Chance was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Chance was composed by John Reynders.