Bare Fists (also known as The Man Who Wouldn’t Shoot) [1] is a 1919 American Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Harry Carey.

[2] John Ford and actor Harry Carey collaborated on at least 25 films in the years of 1917-1921.

[3] The film takes place in a lawless town in southwestern Kansas during the era of outlaws and cowboys.

In order to eliminate his rival, Travis murders a man and frames Harry.

During this trip he is told that his brother Bud was attacked and branded by cattle thieves.