His Last Race

Set against the rugged alpine expanse, 'His Last Race' traces Carleton's tempestuous arc from disillusioned suitor to resilient savior. After being spurned by Mary—a woman whose affections are ensnared by another—he retreats to the mountains, forging an unconventional alliance with a band of idealists to construct a health resort. The narrative pivots when Mary, now a bereaved mother, arrives with her frail son, seeking solace in the same haven Carleton fought to build. As antagonists conspire to dismantle his sanctuary through subterfuge and theft, Carleton's ingenuity and tenacity culminate in a climactic horse race that becomes both a literal and metaphorical redemption. Director Richard Schayer weaves a tapestry of moral fortitude and emotional vulnerability, anchored by William Scott's brooding performance and the spectral presence of Boomerang the Wonder Horse. The film balances operatic grandeur with taut suspense, rendering its themes of perseverance and retribution with a stark, almost mythic quality.