Lightning Bryce (1919)
Two prospectors, one the father of Sky "Lightning" Bryce and the other the father of Kate Arnold, find a large gold deposit belonging to an Indian tribe. They head for home but each sends a note to their respective off-springs advising them of their good fortune. One of the fathers conceives a plan of taking a dagger and wrapping a piece of string around the blade, after which he prints on the string with a lead pencil, the exact location of their find. If something happens to them, the string goes to the son and the knife to the daughter. That night an Indian approaches their camp and blows some mysterious wolf powder which causes a man to see wolves in place of human beings. Lightning's father see his partner as a wolf and stabs him to death; later he is brought into town in a dying condition but before dying, hands the knife and the string over to the sheriff with instructions to deliver to Lightning and Kate.
Cast
- Ann Little - Kate Arnold
- Jack Hoxie - Sky Bryce aka Lightning Bryce
- Paul Hurst - Powder Solvang
- Jill Woodward - The Mystery Woman
- Steve Clemente - Zambleau
- Yakima Canutt - Deputy (Episode #15)
- George Champion - Henchman
- Ben Corbett - Henchman
- Edna Holland - Daisy Bliss
- Yakima Canutt - Deputy
Screenplay
- Joe Brandt (Story)
- Harvey Gates (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
silent film, movie serial
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lightning Bryce about?
- Two prospectors, one the father of Sky "Lightning" Bryce and the other the father of Kate Arnold, find a large gold deposit belonging to an Indian tribe. They head for home but each sends a note to their respective off-springs advising them of their good fortune. One of the fathers conceives a plan of taking a dagger and wrapping a piece of string around the blade, after which he prints on the string with a lead pencil, the exact location of their find. If something happens to them, the string goes to the son and the knife to the daughter. That night an Indian approaches their camp and blows some mysterious wolf powder which causes a man to see wolves in place of human beings. Lightning's father see his partner as a wolf and stabs him to death; later he is brought into town in a dying condition but before dying, hands the knife and the string over to the sheriff with instructions to deliver to Lightning and Kate.
- Who directed Lightning Bryce?
- Lightning Bryce was directed by Paul Hurst.
- Who stars in Lightning Bryce?
- Lightning Bryce stars Ann Little, Jack Hoxie, Paul Hurst, Jill Woodward, Steve Clemente, Yakima Canutt.
- How long is Lightning Bryce?
- Lightning Bryce has a runtime of 5h 0m (300 minutes).
- What genre is Lightning Bryce?
- Lightning Bryce is a Western film.
- Where was Lightning Bryce produced?
- Lightning Bryce was produced in United States of America.