

Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
Direction
DeMille's spectacular set pieces that invented the Western template.
Costume
Jean Arthur's buckskins — historically dubious, iconically fabulous.
Acting
Cooper's effortless cool making everyone else look like they're acting.

Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
DeMille filmed the climactic battle with 1,000 extras, 500 horses, and 200 Native American performers — though many roles were still played by white actors in makeup.
This film cemented the 'Wild West show' version of Buffalo Bill into popular consciousness, despite being released the same year the real Buffalo Bill's autobiography revealed far messier truths.
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