The owner of a saloon finds himself in trouble with the corrupt officials of his town when he tries to get the town's saloons to close at midnight on weekdays and all day on Sundays..


Is Bulldog Pluck worth your time in the modern era? Short answer: only if you are a dedicated archivist or a fan of the specific, moralistic subgenre of silent Westerns that prioritize temperance over gunfights. This film is for the viewer who enjoys dissecting the social anxieties of the late 1920s, but it is certainl...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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Bruno Ziener
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"Is Bulldog Pluck worth your time in the modern era? Short answer: only if you are a dedicated archivist or a fan of the specific, moralistic subgenre of silent Westerns that prioritize temperance over gunfights. This film is for the viewer who enjoys dissecting the social anxieties of the late 1920s, but it is certainly not for anyone looking for the high-octane spectacle of a John Ford or Howard Hawks production.The Verdict at a GlanceThis film works because it subverts the typical 'outlaw' tro..."
Madeline Matzen, Evanne Blasdale, W. Bert Foster
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