Six-Shooter Justice

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Six-Shooter Justice
Directed by Fred Kelsey
Written by George Hively
T. Shelley Sutton
Starring Harry Carey
Release date
  • July 17, 1917 (1917-07-17)
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

Six-Shooter Justice is a 1917 American Western film featuring Harry Carey.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [1] John Gregg (Witting) and his daughter Mary (Du Brey) become lost and accept the guidance of Miguel Hernandez (Steele), a good-looking bad man. Mary takes a liking to the bad man and will have nothing to do with Cheyenne Harry (Carey), a bad-looking good man. Miguel robs John of his gold and takes Mary to Burro Springs. Henry follows and kills Miguel to protect Mary, and takes John's gold off the body of Miguel. Mary realizes that looks can be deceiving.

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References

  1. "Synopses of Recent Releases". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 5 (4): 35. July 21, 1917. Retrieved November 10, 2014.