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Bunkie (1912)
Short | Drama, Short

The story depicts in a thrilling manner the intertwining affections of a young American army Lieutenant, his famous charger named "Bunkie," a passionate Apache maiden who is a hostage at the fort, and the Lieutenant's avowed sweetheart, ...See moreThe story depicts in a thrilling manner the intertwining affections of a young American army Lieutenant, his famous charger named "Bunkie," a passionate Apache maiden who is a hostage at the fort, and the Lieutenant's avowed sweetheart, daughter of the commandant of the Arizona army post. Lieut. Brooks, of the cavalry, owns a famous army horse. He is engaged to Miss Ford, who lives with her father, the Major, at the post. One day Brooks is ordered out to round up a band of renegade Apaches. The Indians ambush the detachment; the handful of soldiers is slain. Brooks lies wounded at the mouth of a canyon. "Bunkie" succeeds in bringing Brooks to his senses. Brooks pulls himself to "Bunkie's" back and the horse starts for the post. Indians pursue and "Bunkie" barely reaches the fort gate in time. Naida, daughter of an Apache chief, falls in love with Brooks while helping to nurse him. One night, delirious, Brooks thinks he hears the battle call, aims himself and escapes from his room to the corral to find his beloved '"Bunkie." Naida follows him. Brooks embraces "Bunkie" with touching affection. Naida, savage-like, is beside herself with jealousy. She snatches the revolver from the semi-conscious Brooks' belt, grasps him suddenly and gives him the choice of fleeing with her into the mountains then and there, or having "Bunkie" shot on the spot. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Lanier Bartlett (story)
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Updated Feb 2, 1912

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Feb 2, 1912 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Busy the Horse
Bunkie (as Busy the Selig Horse) Bunkie (as Busy the Selig Horse)   See fewer
Hobart Bosworth
Lt. Brooks Lt. Brooks   See fewer
Fred Huntley
Maj. Ford Maj. Ford   See fewer
Phil Stratton
Cpl. Smith (as Frank Stratton) Cpl. Smith (as Frank Stratton)   See fewer
Eugenie Besserer
Miss Ford - Brooks' Bethrothed Miss Ford - Brooks' Bethrothed   See fewer
Mona Darkfeather
Naida - the Apache Maid Naida - the Apache Maid   See fewer
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