Bullet Proof (1920 film)

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Bullet Proof
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Directed by Lynn Reynolds
Written byJohn Frederick
Lynn Reynolds
Starring Harry Carey
CinematographyJohn W. Brown
Hugh McClung
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • May 3, 1920 (1920-05-03)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

Bullet Proof is a 1920 American silent Western film directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring Harry Carey. [1] It is not known whether the film currently survives, [1] and it may be a lost film.

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Plot

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July 1920 newspaper ad for the film

As described in a film publication, [2] to avenge his father's death Pierre Winton (Carey) turns outlaw and joins a band of bandits headed by Jim Boone (MacDonald). McGuirk (McKim), a lone bandit, is the object of his search and war is declared between the lone rider and Boone's band. Pierre goes to a masquerade ball one night and returns to find every member of Boone's band dead except for Jim's daughter Jackie (Burnham). Pierre gets on his horse to ride his enemy down to earth and see that vengeance is executed.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Progressive Silent Film List: Bullet Proof". Silent Era. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
  2. "Bullet Proof: Two-Fisted Action in Harry Carey's Latest". Motion Picture News. 21 (19). New York City: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 3901 May 1, 1920. Retrieved April 3, 2014.