The Double Event is a 1911 Australian feature-length film directed by W. J. Lincoln based on the first novel by Nat Gould, which had been adapted several times for the stage, notably by Bland Holt.

Jack Drayton discovers his brother is an attempted murderer but won't expose him out of fear of ruining the family name.

Fletcher later shoots a lady he is trying to blackmail and is chased across town but is eventually cornered in Chinatown and falls to his death.

[21] The cast included actors from Bland Holt's company (which had disbanded in 1909) who had appeared in a stage production of the play.

"[28] The Argus declared "For over an hour the audience followed, with keen attention, his exciting story of winning the Victorian Derby and Cup.

"[5] Table Talk said "The audience were Keenly interested in tbe various exciting scenes placed before them, including the winning of the Derby and Melbourne Cup by Caloola.

The defeating of the villain's plans and the final triumph of the hero called forth bursts of applause from the large audience.

"[30] The Melbourne Herald said the film "is drawing well" and "the story as unfolded retains its interest from start to finish, and excitement to around during tbe two horse races that are introduced.