Last Load, The (Children’s Entertainment Films)

Date: 1948
Director: John Baxter
Production Company: GB Instructional Ltd., Elstree Independent Films Ltd.

Stars: Douglas Barr, Angela Glynne, Angela Foulds, Ivor Bowyer, John Longden
Location(s): Hertfordshire (Studio)

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Storyline:

Two friends help out two sisters who are are determined to find the culprits when they suspect that someone is sabotaging their father’s lorry business.

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Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

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David Eden and his pal Monty enjoy a trip to the fairground where they meet Susan and Betty Potter.

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When David finishes his Saturday morning 'Penny Doctor' toy surgery, his Father drives him to the football match in which he's playing.

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After a final goal is scored, in the changing rooms the Players are asked to help sell raffle tickets for the hospital fête.

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David Eden (Douglas Barr) cycles off to the streets allocated by Charley.

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The young lad turns into the story's Pembury Road.

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David slows down outside Potter's Transport Yard.

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Pausing for a split second, David rides into the yard in the hope of selling some tickets.

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While Mr. Potter is busy firing Watson for smoking near the petrol supply again, David approaches the office.

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Later that evening, Jenkins drives his lorry from the yard with a load for the docks.

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After the lorry's brakes fail resulting in a collision with a tree, Jenkins is taken away by ambulance.

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The camera moves with the ambulance as it takes Jenkins to hospital where he tells a Police Officer that someone must have tampered with the lorry.

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As the sabotage continues, Mr. Potter is told that his lorry must arrive at the docks on time as the cargo ship sails at dawn.

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George Potter (John Longden) arrives home early and is overheard by Susan as he talks with his Wife about his concerns about the continuing accidents.

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After Susan, David and Monty find a clue at Annie's Café, George Potter drives the last load to the docks from his yard.

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Alerted to a robbery plot by David, John Eden (Ian Colin) climbs into the cab of one of his trucks.

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Mr. Eden drives off in an effort to catch the Gang planning to steal the load from Potter's lorry.

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Mr. Potter continues on his way before being found by the Police.

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Police Motorcyclists head for a spot near Annie's Café where an ambush is set to take place.

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With the Crooks apprehended, Mr. Potter drives through the night to reach the docks at daybreak.

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The last load is delivered in time for the sailing.