The Plainsman (1936): Perfery

The Plainsman

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(1936)Directed by Cecil B. DeMille113 minWestern, War, Romance

“IT'S MIGHTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!”

Wild Bill Hickok (Gary Cooper) rides west with Buffalo Bill Cody (James Ellison) and Calamity Jane (Jean Arthur), and the frontier is already full of trouble. A gunrunner named Lattimer (Charles Bickford) is selling rifles to the Indians, and the three of them are caught between his trade and the army. DeMille opens with Abraham Lincoln and crams Custer into the same story, with little care for the calendar.

Gary Cooperas Wild Bill Hickok

Jean Arthuras Calamity Jane

James Ellisonas William "Buffalo Bill" Cody

Charles Bickfordas John Lattimer

Helen Burgessas Louisa Cody

Porter Hallas Jack McCall

Paul Harveyas Yellow Hand

Victor Varconias Painted Horse

John Miljanas General George A. Custer

Frank McGlynn Sr.as Abraham Lincoln

Granville Batesas Van Ellyn

Anthony Quinnas Cheyenne Indian

George 'Gabby' Hayesas Breezy

MS Mark Strongas Wells Fargo Agent (uncredited)

Frank Albertsonas A Young Trooper

Purnell Prattas Capt. Wood

Fred Kohleras Jake - A Teamster

Pat Moriarityas Sgt. McGinnis

Charles Judelsas Tony - The Barber

Harry Woodsas Quartermaster Sergeant

Francis McDonaldas A River Gambler

George Ernestas A Boy

George MacQuarrieas Gen. Merritt

Fuzzy Knightas Dave