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Last Date (1950)

1950 · Ephemeral film · 18 min · dir. Lewis D. Collins

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Synopsis

Tells the story of Jeanne, a popular pretty girl until speed and an accident ruin her life. Directed by Lewis D. Collins. Story by Bruce Henry. With Richard (Dick) York (Nick); Joan Taylor (Jeanne Dawson); and Robert Stern (Larry Gray). Winner of the annual award of the National Committee on Films for Safety as 1949's best non-theatrical picture.

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Director
Lewis D. Collins
Running time
18 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives
Internet Archive item
last_date

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Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★★★ · Dick York = Teenacide · Spuzz · 2003-11-14

Ahhh! The infamous teenacide movie! Although this film is in so-so condition, it's always great to see it again. I hadnt seen it in quite some time, and I had no idea that Dick York was to blame for what happens. A lovely girl gets in with the wrong crowd who drive too fast (this is of course a warning against 'fast' people in general), and takes off with Dick York for a 15 minute quickie in his car. The sexual conocations are numberous in this movie. Excellent essential viewing, and is a MUST SEE on this site!

★★★★★ · Classic · trafalgar · 2004-03-14

This one's got it all...a Prelinger classic. Highly recommended!

★★★★ · Almost Perfect · devin · 2003-10-10

The repetition of "teenicide" and the casting of Dick York as the tough guy make this one a keeper, but I'm subtracting a star for teasing us with Joanne's disfigurement but not delivering by showing it.

★★★★ · Helping Jeanne Choose... · Still Jinx · 2011-06-24

..."I didn't have an excuse, but his attitude was making me miserable!" A week of driving a hot rod turns Nick into a raving @$$hole? And where can I buy the hairspray she used, her "windblown look" was FABULOUS! Great classic film!

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