1 00:00:44,087 --> 00:00:46,601 Ladies and gentlemen your attention please. 2 00:00:47,127 --> 00:00:50,802 What you are about to experience is not a show for entertainment. 3 00:00:51,327 --> 00:00:56,276 It is a review of the events that made the American frontier. 4 00:00:56,807 --> 00:01:01,835 In less than 15 years, this nation will celebrate the 20th century. 5 00:01:02,367 --> 00:01:05,120 We do not know what awaits us in the future 6 00:01:05,647 --> 00:01:08,559 but we do know the past that laid the foundation. 7 00:01:09,087 --> 00:01:12,045 And that foundation was not built from heroes 8 00:01:12,567 --> 00:01:14,523 but from the anonymous settler. 9 00:01:15,047 --> 00:01:20,075 Their home was but a shack roofed in with sod. 10 00:01:20,607 --> 00:01:25,635 One door shut out the wind and storm one window greeted the dawning day. 11 00:01:26,247 --> 00:01:29,478 These brave souls survived not only nature 12 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:31,918 but the savage instincts of man. 13 00:01:32,447 --> 00:01:34,756 Paving the way for the heroes that endured. 14 00:01:35,287 --> 00:01:36,800 Get the rifle! 15 00:01:46,567 --> 00:01:49,559 So welcome to the real events enacted by men and women 16 00:01:50,087 --> 00:01:52,043 of the American frontier. 17 00:01:52,567 --> 00:01:56,162 To whose courage strength, and above all, faith 18 00:01:56,687 --> 00:01:59,565 this piece of history is dedicated. 19 00:02:07,287 --> 00:02:09,960 Or: 20 00:03:24,407 --> 00:03:25,965 Cease action! 21 00:03:27,727 --> 00:03:29,797 From the beginning... one... two... 22 00:04:16,847 --> 00:04:20,999 Are you in costume? I want everybody in costume now. 23 00:04:22,727 --> 00:04:24,683 Mr. Salsbury! Yes? 24 00:04:28,767 --> 00:04:30,120 What is it? 25 00:04:31,647 --> 00:04:33,683 A horse stepped through him. 26 00:04:34,447 --> 00:04:36,756 Don't touch him. Get Eats Rabbit to the dispensary. 27 00:04:37,287 --> 00:04:38,879 His name is Brown Horse. 28 00:04:42,207 --> 00:04:44,402 Be careful with him. 29 00:04:45,047 --> 00:04:49,165 Tell Joy not to get on the horse from the back. Doesn't look authentic. 30 00:04:49,807 --> 00:04:54,403 I was thinking of setting the hut on fire. Not a bad idea. 31 00:04:54,927 --> 00:04:56,918 So one day I was walking through the camp. 32 00:04:57,447 --> 00:05:00,519 I saw this scrawny looking kid under a wagon. 33 00:05:01,047 --> 00:05:04,835 I take one look at him and I know I can make him a star. 34 00:05:05,367 --> 00:05:09,201 I ask him his name. He says, "Cody, Bill Cody." 35 00:05:09,727 --> 00:05:13,436 I say, "What do you do?" He says "I'm a scout and a buffalo hunter." 36 00:05:13,967 --> 00:05:17,357 Well, I want to write about somebody. 37 00:05:17,887 --> 00:05:20,276 I had all these new plots for Hickok but I was mad at him. 38 00:05:20,807 --> 00:05:23,844 So I say to the kid "Your name is now Buffalo Bill 39 00:05:24,407 --> 00:05:27,240 and in 6 months, the whole country will know about you." 40 00:05:35,527 --> 00:05:37,995 At a church service in Deadwood 41 00:05:38,527 --> 00:05:43,237 I met and rubbed elbows with a young man named William F. Cody. 42 00:05:43,767 --> 00:05:45,086 I was so impressed 43 00:05:45,607 --> 00:05:49,646 by his skill as a marksman by his success as a hunter 44 00:05:50,487 --> 00:05:53,081 that I named him "Buffalo Bill." 45 00:05:55,167 --> 00:05:56,680 Nate, take a look. 46 00:05:57,207 --> 00:06:00,119 She's doing good with her left hand. Show him, honey. 47 00:06:02,727 --> 00:06:04,683 Beautiful. Just like the old missy. 48 00:06:05,207 --> 00:06:10,122 The stories were a big success. The kid is scared to death 49 00:06:10,647 --> 00:06:14,560 about the legend I created but ex cited about his new fame. 50 00:06:15,087 --> 00:06:18,397 And I say one thing just one thing 51 00:06:18,927 --> 00:06:23,796 "Bill, any youngster figures to set the world on fire 52 00:06:24,327 --> 00:06:26,887 best not forget where he got the matches. 53 00:06:27,407 --> 00:06:31,286 I want you to back me up on this one against Bill. 54 00:06:40,167 --> 00:06:44,445 Which is why you've gotta make it clear to Bill how serious it could be. 55 00:06:46,087 --> 00:06:48,282 Are you listening to me, Nate? 56 00:06:48,807 --> 00:06:52,197 Ex cuse me, we're trying to have a conversation about Annie Oakley. 57 00:06:52,727 --> 00:06:56,925 I don't want to push you, but I am her husband and have a solemn duty... 58 00:06:57,447 --> 00:06:59,483 Dammit, are you gonna tell him or not? 59 00:07:01,207 --> 00:07:04,802 Maybe you should tell him yourself, Frank. 60 00:07:05,607 --> 00:07:07,598 What can I do for you? All right, I will. 61 00:07:09,647 --> 00:07:11,399 Major Burke's in there with him... 62 00:07:11,927 --> 00:07:14,236 Oh yeah? It's damn important. 63 00:07:16,207 --> 00:07:17,606 Good to see you, Frank. 64 00:07:18,127 --> 00:07:22,405 My glass suddenly got empty. Could you put a couple of fingers in there? 65 00:07:23,287 --> 00:07:24,402 Thank you, Frank. 66 00:07:24,927 --> 00:07:29,205 My pleasure. If you don't want to play Mexicans I've got other people. 67 00:07:29,727 --> 00:07:34,323 We still want to be part of the show. You do? As Mexicans? No... 68 00:07:34,847 --> 00:07:39,363 I used to play a colored. Do I look like a colored? No, sir. 69 00:07:39,887 --> 00:07:45,803 When I had to play a colored I was a colored. 70 00:07:46,727 --> 00:07:51,198 Good you can be Rodriguez and Ricardo. 71 00:07:51,727 --> 00:07:56,881 Or "Los latiguerros Mexico" that has to do with whips. 72 00:07:59,087 --> 00:08:02,762 Frank would you mind gettin' out of my... Conference, Bill. 73 00:08:03,287 --> 00:08:06,324 ...my conference here and waitin' like the others? 74 00:08:06,847 --> 00:08:08,519 Ed! Yes, sir? 75 00:08:09,047 --> 00:08:13,040 I thought I said no interruptions. You gotta honor my wishes. 76 00:08:13,527 --> 00:08:15,199 Adios, pard. Wish me luck. 77 00:08:15,727 --> 00:08:20,881 You got me, you don't need luck. And anything historical is mine. 78 00:08:21,407 --> 00:08:23,602 Everything historical is yours, Bill. 79 00:08:33,927 --> 00:08:37,966 Going past the dispensary? Yeah, come on. 80 00:08:39,087 --> 00:08:43,160 Major! Yes? "Bull's eye. Heroic villains. 81 00:08:43,687 --> 00:08:48,363 Revolutionize. Injuns. Whites." What's the plot, Major? 82 00:08:48,927 --> 00:08:50,724 You string those pearls together 83 00:08:51,247 --> 00:08:54,922 and write a unique Buffalo Bill fable. 84 00:08:55,567 --> 00:08:57,876 Let me read it when I get back. 85 00:08:58,407 --> 00:09:04,198 I'll even give you the legend. Enemies in '76, friends in '85. 86 00:09:14,567 --> 00:09:16,876 Ah, Shakespeare of the half dime. Sit down. 87 00:09:20,207 --> 00:09:25,406 Something's up, Ned. Bill sent Burke out of here on the fly. 88 00:09:25,927 --> 00:09:29,044 Any ideas? Burke gave me a few clues. 89 00:09:31,047 --> 00:09:34,960 Injuns and whites heroic villain, 50 bucks a week 90 00:09:36,207 --> 00:09:39,358 foes in '75, friends in '86. 91 00:09:39,887 --> 00:09:42,037 Foes in '75... 92 00:09:42,567 --> 00:09:44,080 Friends in '86... 93 00:09:44,607 --> 00:09:49,920 Bill's in the big time now. He can afford to spend $50 a week. 94 00:09:50,647 --> 00:09:55,163 Now tell me what Injun villain is worth that much? 95 00:09:55,807 --> 00:09:57,160 Sitting Bull! 96 00:09:58,047 --> 00:09:59,196 Is he tame? 97 00:10:00,327 --> 00:10:02,045 What about the army? The army would love it. 98 00:10:02,527 --> 00:10:05,485 They can't shoot him. Not until the Sioux sign the treaties. 99 00:10:06,007 --> 00:10:08,999 So they make a fool of him in a Wild West show. 100 00:10:09,527 --> 00:10:11,324 A rock ain't a rock once it's gravel. 101 00:10:13,327 --> 00:10:17,445 What'd he mean by "rock and gravel?" That he's lost his power. 102 00:10:17,967 --> 00:10:21,004 Authors always have their literalisms. 103 00:10:21,527 --> 00:10:23,961 I hear the new act is General Custer's brother. 104 00:10:24,447 --> 00:10:26,802 That's not what we heard. What'd you hear? 105 00:10:27,327 --> 00:10:29,079 We know who it is, Eddy. Who? 106 00:10:29,607 --> 00:10:31,518 Sitting Bull. 107 00:10:33,007 --> 00:10:35,282 Is he interested in the show business? 108 00:10:35,807 --> 00:10:38,640 If he wasn't he wouldn't have become a chief. 109 00:10:39,167 --> 00:10:43,445 In my youth I fought with a young brave of the Sioux tribe 110 00:10:43,967 --> 00:10:47,118 named Standing Bull. And I beat him. 111 00:10:47,807 --> 00:10:50,924 When he sat on the ground after the fight was over 112 00:10:51,447 --> 00:10:55,520 and swore revenge on me by all the Gods of heaven and hell 113 00:10:56,127 --> 00:10:59,836 I laughed at him and called him "Sitting Bull." 114 00:11:00,367 --> 00:11:03,598 I tell you, there's no business like show business. 115 00:11:14,887 --> 00:11:19,881 People say that Bill's destroyed his reputation by drinking. It ain't so. 116 00:11:20,407 --> 00:11:23,604 He wouldn't let anything harm his troop. 117 00:11:24,127 --> 00:11:26,277 So you can put those stories to rest. 118 00:11:26,927 --> 00:11:29,839 But Bill's drinking that's a different matter. 119 00:11:30,367 --> 00:11:34,485 2 months ago, Nate Salsbury asked Bill to stop drinking. 120 00:11:35,007 --> 00:11:39,000 And Bill promises solemnly to never be seen drunk again. 121 00:11:39,487 --> 00:11:43,605 Till one day Bill says to Nate he's been giving it some thought 122 00:11:44,127 --> 00:11:47,324 and he'll need at least one drink a day. 123 00:11:47,847 --> 00:11:53,046 Of course Bill's daily ration comes in a glass the size of a small ship. 124 00:12:25,447 --> 00:12:30,237 Ladies and gentlemen America's national entertainer. 125 00:12:30,767 --> 00:12:35,761 Put it together for William F. Cody Buffalo Bill! 126 00:13:03,727 --> 00:13:04,921 Great start. 127 00:13:13,607 --> 00:13:17,395 See that girl who works in the laundry over there? 128 00:13:19,927 --> 00:13:24,239 I saw here the other day, between the tents... hugging a man. 129 00:13:24,767 --> 00:13:26,997 Don't talk to Annie while she's shooting. 130 00:13:27,527 --> 00:13:31,076 You're shaking. Honey, I'm fighting the wind. 131 00:13:31,607 --> 00:13:33,802 Get everybody to the podium. 132 00:13:35,287 --> 00:13:37,482 The entire company to the podium. 133 00:13:44,847 --> 00:13:46,724 You look very stylish, Missy. 134 00:13:54,607 --> 00:13:56,757 We thought we'd bitten off more than was chewable. 135 00:13:57,287 --> 00:14:01,280 And that by enlarging our show we had possibly disimproved it. 136 00:14:01,807 --> 00:14:05,880 Oh, that's fine, really fine. Bill, I have got to talk to you. 137 00:14:11,207 --> 00:14:15,246 We got a serious problem. Ned Buntline's back again. 138 00:14:15,767 --> 00:14:17,485 Why didn't you tell me? 139 00:14:18,007 --> 00:14:20,077 ...even down to the Indians. 140 00:14:20,607 --> 00:14:21,960 Watch this. 141 00:14:23,127 --> 00:14:24,845 Now, Nate Salsbury doesn't long wind. 142 00:14:25,367 --> 00:14:28,279 But he want's to say he's proud that you're proud 143 00:14:29,127 --> 00:14:33,006 to be part of America's national family. 144 00:14:35,167 --> 00:14:39,683 I know you'll be upset if he writes anything harmful about our Annie. 145 00:14:40,207 --> 00:14:45,122 Buntline is here. Say the word and I'll have him removed. 146 00:14:45,647 --> 00:14:47,717 I couldn't do that, Nate. 147 00:14:48,807 --> 00:14:53,927 Look, get rid of him without me telling him. And don't tell me. 148 00:15:02,727 --> 00:15:06,003 What's going on over there? It's Brown Horse's funeral. 149 00:15:06,607 --> 00:15:08,563 He died three days ago. 150 00:15:09,087 --> 00:15:11,362 Wasn't he Shoshone? Yes. 151 00:15:13,967 --> 00:15:18,836 I won the medal of honor for killing every Shoshone in a raiding party. 152 00:15:19,367 --> 00:15:20,686 Doesn't seem long ago. 153 00:15:21,207 --> 00:15:24,279 You rode into the valley of death and rode out again. 154 00:15:26,007 --> 00:15:31,127 The last thing a man wants to do is the last thing he does. 155 00:15:34,807 --> 00:15:38,436 That was the best rehearsal yet. Your entrance was tremendable. 156 00:15:38,967 --> 00:15:43,199 That was a good idea of yours. Giving the Injuns slower horses. 157 00:15:45,167 --> 00:15:46,077 Bill? 158 00:15:48,447 --> 00:15:50,438 Money in the bank. 159 00:15:51,847 --> 00:15:55,726 Remember what I told you about telling me. I won't tell you. 160 00:15:58,727 --> 00:16:02,117 Business is good. And it's getting better. 161 00:16:02,647 --> 00:16:05,957 That's 'cause times are bad and getting worse. 162 00:16:06,487 --> 00:16:09,524 Show business flourishes when times are bad. 163 00:16:10,607 --> 00:16:12,199 I hope it stays that way. 164 00:16:13,967 --> 00:16:16,037 Well, if it ain't nervous Nate. 165 00:16:17,687 --> 00:16:19,917 You're not doing anybody a favor by being here. 166 00:16:21,287 --> 00:16:25,565 I ain't in the favor business. I want you to leave my camp, now. 167 00:16:28,847 --> 00:16:32,476 It surely is your camp, ain't it? And you're doing a fine job. 168 00:16:33,207 --> 00:16:34,322 Better than I could. 169 00:16:34,847 --> 00:16:39,967 What a citizen you've made of Bill. Doesn't seem like the same man. 170 00:16:40,607 --> 00:16:44,361 Never looks bad in public. All I care about is the Wild West. 171 00:16:44,887 --> 00:16:46,605 We're going to Codyfy the world. 172 00:16:47,167 --> 00:16:52,116 Why didn't I think of that? Because I tell him the truth. 173 00:16:52,647 --> 00:16:54,399 And in the end we always agree. 174 00:16:54,887 --> 00:16:59,722 If two partners always agree then one of them ain't necessary. 175 00:17:00,247 --> 00:17:06,402 We just signed the most futurable act in our history. I don't want problems. 176 00:17:06,927 --> 00:17:08,519 Who's the act? 177 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:15,045 Sitting Bull. 178 00:17:20,327 --> 00:17:21,999 That's quite a coup. 179 00:17:28,167 --> 00:17:30,397 But you tell Bill Cody 180 00:17:30,927 --> 00:17:34,715 that I don't leave until he personally invites me out. 181 00:17:35,247 --> 00:17:40,037 The great chief of the Sioux tribe Sitting Bull, is here with us. 182 00:17:41,607 --> 00:17:46,203 And he'll be in the same arena with the noblest white skin of all. 183 00:17:46,727 --> 00:17:47,796 I'm speaking about... 184 00:17:49,807 --> 00:17:56,645 ...the great counterpoint... Sitting Bull and William F. Cody! 185 00:18:01,807 --> 00:18:05,516 Nate, John's going to ride to the top of Bill's list for this one. 186 00:18:06,047 --> 00:18:09,642 Charm, sincerity, sweetness and youthfulness speak of the man 187 00:18:10,167 --> 00:18:12,761 as the recreation of God in human form. 188 00:18:19,807 --> 00:18:23,959 Uncle Will you only got a few minutes. 189 00:18:25,007 --> 00:18:28,966 He must be the big one in the red blanket. No ordinary Indian. 190 00:18:29,647 --> 00:18:32,115 I ain't buying no ordinary Indian. 191 00:18:33,567 --> 00:18:36,127 Go help Nate with the welcoming committee. 192 00:18:41,647 --> 00:18:44,923 Great, great event. 193 00:18:47,487 --> 00:18:51,196 He's got more scalps than any other Indian chief alive. 194 00:18:51,727 --> 00:18:55,356 Ready? No.4, "Major Burke's Return." 195 00:19:12,487 --> 00:19:14,921 We have met the enemy and he is ours. 196 00:19:15,447 --> 00:19:19,918 That gentle Sweeny a melody for every momentous moment. 197 00:19:34,007 --> 00:19:36,123 Where's Bill? I don't know. 198 00:19:42,087 --> 00:19:44,965 Come here and look at Sitting Bull. 199 00:19:45,527 --> 00:19:50,840 That sumbitch must be 7 feet tall! He's getting smaller every year. 200 00:19:51,367 --> 00:19:56,282 I'm ready to dispose of my prisoner. McLaughlin, you are now in Codyland. 201 00:19:56,807 --> 00:20:00,402 Sitting Bull is no prisoner, he is a star in the Buffalo Bill heavens. 202 00:20:00,927 --> 00:20:04,681 He's a murderer and my responsibility till I turn him over to Cody. 203 00:20:05,207 --> 00:20:07,004 Let me introduce Mr. Nate Salsbury. 204 00:20:07,527 --> 00:20:10,837 Nate, this remarkable character is James McLaughlin. 205 00:20:11,367 --> 00:20:13,085 I trust you had a pleasant trip. 206 00:20:13,607 --> 00:20:18,522 I hate horsebacking, especially to deliver Indians to some circus. 207 00:20:19,127 --> 00:20:23,564 The Wild West Show is not a circus. This is show business 208 00:20:24,087 --> 00:20:26,681 and Buffalo Bill has an unerring sense of theatrical timing. 209 00:20:39,487 --> 00:20:40,886 That's my star. 210 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:44,046 He belongs to all of us, Nate. 211 00:20:45,007 --> 00:20:47,805 Our star. America's. 212 00:21:40,607 --> 00:21:43,485 Chief Sitting Bull Killer of Custer. 213 00:21:47,047 --> 00:21:50,642 I hope you had a comfortable journey, Major. 214 00:21:51,967 --> 00:21:56,518 Gentlemen, this is a moment fraught with friendship 215 00:21:57,047 --> 00:21:59,607 with history humming harmonic overtones. 216 00:22:00,247 --> 00:22:04,286 Bill, I have the distinct pleasure 217 00:22:04,807 --> 00:22:06,798 of presenting Chief Sitting Bull. 218 00:22:07,327 --> 00:22:08,646 Chief, I'm pleased to present to you 219 00:22:09,167 --> 00:22:13,763 the Honorable William F. Cody Buffalo Bill! 220 00:22:15,527 --> 00:22:20,840 I would like to congratulate you on your arrival 221 00:22:21,407 --> 00:22:27,676 and extend a titanically momentous welcome to Buffalo Bill's Wild West. 222 00:22:28,207 --> 00:22:31,517 Now me and my staff are the best at what we do. 223 00:22:32,047 --> 00:22:34,800 And what we do is make the best look better. 224 00:22:39,327 --> 00:22:40,760 Hiya, Chief! 225 00:22:42,167 --> 00:22:43,725 It's the runt. 226 00:22:47,887 --> 00:22:52,278 My name is William Halsey. Sitting Bull speaks through me. 227 00:22:53,247 --> 00:22:56,159 His long incarceration has emptied his strength 228 00:22:56,847 --> 00:22:58,917 and he wishes to rest. 229 00:23:00,567 --> 00:23:03,161 What's incarceration? Jail. 230 00:23:04,367 --> 00:23:07,996 Halsey's a white name, isn't it? 231 00:23:08,527 --> 00:23:11,121 Got some white blood in you, Halsey? 232 00:23:15,967 --> 00:23:17,161 Halsey, tell your chief 233 00:23:18,047 --> 00:23:20,561 that the people standing here 234 00:23:21,087 --> 00:23:25,000 are part of the finest spectacle in show business. 235 00:23:25,527 --> 00:23:27,961 I've watched them grow from plain, raw talent 236 00:23:28,487 --> 00:23:30,557 to personages of importance. 237 00:23:31,087 --> 00:23:33,555 Tell your chief we can do that for him, too. 238 00:23:34,087 --> 00:23:38,877 And after on season in this show he'll never be mistaken 239 00:23:39,407 --> 00:23:43,446 for a below average run of the mill Indian chief. 240 00:23:43,967 --> 00:23:47,960 Plus he'll have something to fall back on in his later years. 241 00:23:50,367 --> 00:23:53,120 Long trip, huh, Chief? 242 00:23:55,927 --> 00:24:01,445 I just wanted to welcome you here to Buffalo Bill's Wild West. 243 00:24:01,967 --> 00:24:04,356 You'll find it ain't all that different from real life. 244 00:24:04,887 --> 00:24:07,447 Gentlemen, Injuns... 245 00:24:17,767 --> 00:24:20,725 Why didn't you tell me which one he was? 246 00:24:21,247 --> 00:24:25,365 How big is he off the horse? 247 00:24:26,567 --> 00:24:30,446 Don't worry. He's big enough to fill the arena. 248 00:24:34,887 --> 00:24:37,037 So Sitting Bull's the little fellow. 249 00:24:37,567 --> 00:24:41,276 He doesn't look so savage. I'll sleep with a shotgun anyway. 250 00:24:41,807 --> 00:24:46,198 Sitting Bull's famous for scalping folks in their beds. 251 00:24:46,727 --> 00:24:49,400 I hope Bill can handle him. 252 00:24:54,367 --> 00:24:58,155 I don't think it disappropriate to play a personal chord here. 253 00:24:58,687 --> 00:25:01,759 We all know sociable chaff is cheap 254 00:25:02,287 --> 00:25:04,676 but history... 255 00:25:05,447 --> 00:25:08,484 ...real history... is hard come. 256 00:25:09,407 --> 00:25:13,764 The man I'm about to celebrate is not a mere personation of a patriot 257 00:25:16,207 --> 00:25:19,995 but the true monarch of genuity. 258 00:25:26,607 --> 00:25:29,075 Scout, show man 259 00:25:29,647 --> 00:25:32,844 family person, valued partner... 260 00:25:47,247 --> 00:25:51,957 America's National Entertainer William Frederick..."Bill"... 261 00:25:58,447 --> 00:26:02,076 Sitting Bull won't live with the other Indians. 262 00:26:02,567 --> 00:26:06,526 What was that? Sitting Bull doesn't seem to like his recommodations. 263 00:26:08,047 --> 00:26:08,877 What's wrong? 264 00:26:09,407 --> 00:26:12,797 He didn't say why. He wants to live across the river. 265 00:26:16,367 --> 00:26:18,358 He wants to live across the river! 266 00:26:18,847 --> 00:26:22,123 If you're smart you'll lock them dog eaters in the stockade. 267 00:26:22,647 --> 00:26:24,399 Nobody can cross that river. 268 00:26:25,407 --> 00:26:30,561 Impossible. We've already lost 3 horses, 6 Blackfeet 269 00:26:31,687 --> 00:26:34,759 and a bargeload of show equipment, worth $ 16000. 270 00:26:44,647 --> 00:26:46,603 Impossible to cross, huh? 271 00:26:52,167 --> 00:26:56,638 That's exactly where I want him on that flat ridge there. 272 00:26:57,727 --> 00:27:01,766 That way I can watch him all the time from my chair. 273 00:27:02,287 --> 00:27:07,407 The difference between a white man and an Injun 274 00:27:07,927 --> 00:27:12,796 in a situation like this is us whites are smart enough 275 00:27:13,327 --> 00:27:17,366 to know an Injun always turns down your first offer. 276 00:27:17,887 --> 00:27:19,525 Laugh it up, boys. 277 00:27:23,207 --> 00:27:26,677 Uncle Will how did Sitting Bull cross the river? 278 00:27:57,367 --> 00:28:01,360 Shall we call for help? We are the help. 279 00:28:01,887 --> 00:28:03,161 Shouldn't we holler for help? 280 00:28:03,807 --> 00:28:08,676 I'll handle this. Bill, Sitting Bull's coming here with his whole group. 281 00:28:09,207 --> 00:28:14,679 Our unpredictable friends seem to be on the warpath. I see them. 282 00:28:16,727 --> 00:28:19,287 They crossed the river again and they ain't even wet. 283 00:28:20,647 --> 00:28:23,400 They did, huh? We're with you, Bill. 284 00:28:28,847 --> 00:28:30,246 Sonia, finish that later. 285 00:28:31,767 --> 00:28:33,120 Well, Chief... 286 00:28:35,447 --> 00:28:38,120 A twilight raid, huh? 287 00:28:38,647 --> 00:28:40,365 What's on your mind? 288 00:28:40,887 --> 00:28:43,765 Sitting Bull is here by the will of the Great Spirits. 289 00:28:44,287 --> 00:28:46,084 By their will he is chief. 290 00:28:46,607 --> 00:28:51,123 His heart is red, sweet, for whatever passes licks him with his tongue. 291 00:28:51,647 --> 00:28:55,356 The bears taste the honey and the leaves lick the sky. 292 00:28:55,887 --> 00:29:00,358 The Great Spirits have chosen Sitting Bull as leader of their land. 293 00:29:02,607 --> 00:29:03,642 Halsey 294 00:29:05,447 --> 00:29:07,756 tell Sitting Bull that Buffalo Bill says 295 00:29:08,287 --> 00:29:12,678 his leaves can turn how he wants, so long he knows how the wind is blowing. 296 00:29:15,967 --> 00:29:19,721 I think I gave him back the same murky logic he gave us. 297 00:29:21,567 --> 00:29:23,762 What Buffalo Bill means... He doesn't need an interpreter. 298 00:29:24,287 --> 00:29:28,678 Buffalo Bill means that Sitting Bull is here to relive his history 299 00:29:29,207 --> 00:29:31,641 for thousands of paying customers. 300 00:29:32,167 --> 00:29:36,479 Sitting Bull says history is simply disrespect for the dead. 301 00:29:37,127 --> 00:29:38,924 When did he say that? He's not even listening. 302 00:29:39,447 --> 00:29:42,996 Sitting Bull's mind is rested and he's ready to negotiate. 303 00:29:43,527 --> 00:29:46,519 What? That's been done. Right, Burke? 304 00:29:47,047 --> 00:29:48,639 Sitting Bull wants blankets. 305 00:29:50,527 --> 00:29:54,805 They're cold. Couldn't we write 8, 10 blankets into the deal? 306 00:29:55,327 --> 00:29:57,887 Sitting Bull wants blankets for all his people. 307 00:29:58,407 --> 00:30:02,286 Hold on. What do you think this is? An Army surplus store? 308 00:30:02,807 --> 00:30:06,595 There are only 106 Hunkpapa Sioux left at Grand River. 309 00:30:07,127 --> 00:30:08,640 106? 310 00:30:10,087 --> 00:30:12,965 God, Burke, five years ago we counted 10000 braves alone. 311 00:30:15,807 --> 00:30:17,604 Mr. Halsey, we're delighted 312 00:30:18,087 --> 00:30:21,762 to give the blankets as a gift to those people. 313 00:30:22,287 --> 00:30:24,642 Burke, get a story out on this right away. 314 00:30:25,167 --> 00:30:30,924 Splash it over the front pages. "The benevolence of Buffalo Bill." 315 00:30:32,767 --> 00:30:35,759 A fascinating follow up to today's events, Chief. 316 00:30:36,727 --> 00:30:38,524 Negotiations settled. 317 00:30:41,167 --> 00:30:43,078 See that he doesn't steal anything. 318 00:30:45,207 --> 00:30:48,005 Sitting Bull want 6 weeks salary sent to his people now. 319 00:30:48,527 --> 00:30:51,360 He wants what? I thought Burke took care of that. 320 00:30:51,887 --> 00:30:55,357 Music box. Makes music. 321 00:31:09,567 --> 00:31:13,355 Halsey, there's no prepayment without a contract. 322 00:31:13,887 --> 00:31:19,245 And he will own his own photographs. Like hell! I own all rights. 323 00:31:19,767 --> 00:31:23,601 Sitting Bull says his face belongs to him and he owns his photographs. 324 00:31:24,127 --> 00:31:25,799 My ass! 325 00:31:28,047 --> 00:31:28,957 Nate! 326 00:31:29,887 --> 00:31:34,642 That's robbery, and he knows it! I won't put up with it! 327 00:31:35,167 --> 00:31:36,998 We won't put up with it. 328 00:31:37,647 --> 00:31:40,719 It's bedlam in here. I'm going to take a nap. 329 00:31:43,887 --> 00:31:44,876 Margaret! 330 00:31:45,407 --> 00:31:49,320 Stop that singing. You getting' sharp with me, Bill? 331 00:31:53,007 --> 00:31:54,235 You see? 332 00:31:55,647 --> 00:31:57,239 You've upset Buffalo Bill. 333 00:31:58,527 --> 00:32:00,358 Halsey, tell the chief 334 00:32:00,887 --> 00:32:02,798 we pay for work performed. 335 00:32:03,327 --> 00:32:06,364 If he wants to sign a six month contract, that's different. 336 00:32:08,167 --> 00:32:09,759 No contract. Why not? 337 00:32:10,287 --> 00:32:15,077 All the other top acts have them. He won't sign what he may not honor. 338 00:32:15,607 --> 00:32:16,403 Why couldn't he? 339 00:32:17,207 --> 00:32:21,405 Sitting Bull stays only until he sees the great father. The President? 340 00:32:21,927 --> 00:32:22,803 Yes. 341 00:32:23,327 --> 00:32:25,602 Did Burke promise you that? 342 00:32:26,127 --> 00:32:28,846 Sitting Bull no longer accepts promises from white men. 343 00:32:29,367 --> 00:32:32,245 His dreams told him he would meet the great father here. 344 00:32:32,767 --> 00:32:36,237 He is here because he dreamed he would meet President Cleveland? 345 00:32:38,367 --> 00:32:39,243 Dead on, Bill. 346 00:32:40,727 --> 00:32:42,877 What does she say this time? 347 00:32:44,287 --> 00:32:47,723 "Dear husband, your deeds as a frontier hero are pale 348 00:32:48,247 --> 00:32:51,364 compared to your adventures with opera singers and milk maids." 349 00:32:54,847 --> 00:32:55,916 Dead on, Bill! 350 00:33:02,127 --> 00:33:06,120 "You are also the cheapest man who ever lived and a profane drunkard." 351 00:33:08,127 --> 00:33:11,756 That's Mr. Oakley. The name is Butler. 352 00:33:16,007 --> 00:33:20,637 "I have instructed my lawyers to draw up divorce articles 353 00:33:21,167 --> 00:33:24,284 ensuring our separation and making me a rich woman." 354 00:33:24,807 --> 00:33:27,924 I want you to miss this one just until you get the feel of it. 355 00:33:29,567 --> 00:33:30,886 Take your time. 356 00:33:31,807 --> 00:33:33,763 You can miss by a lot, darling. 357 00:33:37,447 --> 00:33:39,165 Good, right in the middle. 358 00:33:39,687 --> 00:33:40,802 Did you want to hit it in the middle? 359 00:33:41,287 --> 00:33:43,357 "...your wife, Lulu." 360 00:33:58,447 --> 00:34:02,884 I'm gettin' longer cigars. You'll feel more comfortable with them. 361 00:34:06,887 --> 00:34:08,639 Buffalo Bill, monarch of the West 362 00:34:09,167 --> 00:34:14,195 it delights me to present this completely cornucopious canary 363 00:34:14,847 --> 00:34:20,001 this curvacious cadenza in the companion of classical singsong 364 00:34:20,487 --> 00:34:24,162 this collation of champagne and columbine 365 00:34:24,807 --> 00:34:29,403 this cultivated coloratura from Colorado... 366 00:34:29,927 --> 00:34:32,760 words fails me... Lucille Du Charmes. 367 00:34:34,727 --> 00:34:37,685 Handel's "Rinaldo." 368 00:34:50,887 --> 00:34:52,559 What a shot you are. 369 00:34:54,007 --> 00:34:58,956 My second husband, Count Eggenweiler was a champion trap shooter. 370 00:34:59,487 --> 00:35:02,843 Trap shooting's a different thing no offence to your second... 371 00:35:04,167 --> 00:35:05,156 ...deceased... 372 00:35:06,047 --> 00:35:09,722 ...husband. He used a shotgun that sprayed. 373 00:35:10,247 --> 00:35:13,205 A pistol is a more exacting weapon. 374 00:35:15,007 --> 00:35:20,206 Burke, take the lady to my... private viewing chair. 375 00:35:22,567 --> 00:35:24,364 Morning, girls! 376 00:35:25,487 --> 00:35:27,557 What's going on? I wanna show Bull the Custer act. 377 00:35:28,087 --> 00:35:30,157 Here's you scenario. 378 00:35:31,327 --> 00:35:35,684 About Cleveland. First, he's marrying a society dab at the end of the month. 379 00:35:36,207 --> 00:35:38,675 Second, he's got a Republican congress to contend with. 380 00:35:39,207 --> 00:35:42,165 I think we can give Bull the money. If he's waiting for Cleveland 381 00:35:42,687 --> 00:35:44,325 we've got him for life. 382 00:35:45,487 --> 00:35:48,479 Bring Sitting Bull and Halsey over. 383 00:35:50,287 --> 00:35:52,721 Keep those tempos tight, Bill! 384 00:35:53,247 --> 00:35:56,557 Is the grey alright? Yeah, she'll dance tomorrow. 385 00:35:57,087 --> 00:35:58,361 Morning, chief. 386 00:36:00,007 --> 00:36:03,602 Halsey if you and the chief would follow me a few, short steps 387 00:36:04,127 --> 00:36:05,924 he'll be part of America's family. 388 00:36:06,447 --> 00:36:08,642 If you're gonna watch watch from the other side. 389 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:10,282 Ah, by the way 390 00:36:10,807 --> 00:36:14,402 you can tell the chief we've decided to give him 391 00:36:14,927 --> 00:36:17,202 2 weeks salary as a token of our friendship. 392 00:36:17,727 --> 00:36:20,480 Sitting Bull admires the big grey. 393 00:36:21,007 --> 00:36:24,204 Say hello to Buffalo Bill. Poor thing is frightened. 394 00:36:24,727 --> 00:36:27,480 That bird can't get out, can it? No... 395 00:36:28,007 --> 00:36:33,161 We're the only ones who show the red and the white without taking sides. 396 00:36:37,087 --> 00:36:39,999 Hello, Chief. Which way are your leaves blowing? 397 00:36:42,727 --> 00:36:45,446 Nate, get this thing going. Down stage! 398 00:36:49,447 --> 00:36:53,201 I see General George Armstrong Custer 399 00:36:53,727 --> 00:36:57,720 leads the men of the 7 th cavalry deep into the Injun territory 400 00:36:58,247 --> 00:37:00,442 known as "Little Big Horn." 401 00:37:00,967 --> 00:37:05,916 Custer bearing the wounds of a cowardly Sioux ambush. 402 00:37:06,407 --> 00:37:08,045 Suddenly Indians appear 403 00:37:08,567 --> 00:37:11,604 led by the fiercest of 'em all 404 00:37:12,127 --> 00:37:14,357 Chief Sitting Bull! 405 00:37:15,727 --> 00:37:18,639 Chief, you got a colored sitting in for you 406 00:37:19,167 --> 00:37:22,796 'cause he's the closest we got on our staff to a real Injun. 407 00:37:23,927 --> 00:37:26,999 Custer knows it's gonna be the fight for his life. 408 00:37:29,847 --> 00:37:33,157 Sitting Bull uses an old Injun ploy. 409 00:37:34,167 --> 00:37:36,761 He hates Custer. 410 00:37:37,647 --> 00:37:42,004 It's gonna be an honorable duel between the two great leaders. 411 00:37:46,927 --> 00:37:50,806 But George gets shot in the back by all the other redskins. 412 00:37:51,687 --> 00:37:54,485 Sitting Bull says the battle did not happen that way. 413 00:37:55,007 --> 00:37:57,475 Sitting Bull was not on the battlefield. 414 00:37:59,047 --> 00:38:01,163 He was making medicine and dreaming. 415 00:38:01,687 --> 00:38:03,518 He saw many horses upside down 416 00:38:04,047 --> 00:38:07,323 and blue skeletons floating up to the promised land. 417 00:38:11,367 --> 00:38:15,121 Why's he shooting? Put that down you're gonna hurt somebody. 418 00:38:15,647 --> 00:38:18,320 Sitting Bull thinks you're a great marksman. He can see 419 00:38:18,847 --> 00:38:22,078 how you killed so many of his buffaloes. 420 00:39:05,647 --> 00:39:08,400 Someday my hair's gonna be along as Custer's... 421 00:39:09,927 --> 00:39:11,155 ...was. 422 00:39:57,847 --> 00:40:02,318 Margaret, I've been thinking about us. I'm glad, Bill. 423 00:40:02,847 --> 00:40:07,716 The more I think about us the less I think about Sitting Bull. 424 00:40:08,687 --> 00:40:12,396 That ain't good for the Wild West. I'd never interfere with that. 425 00:40:13,727 --> 00:40:16,719 That little bastard ain't gonna make my life easy. 426 00:40:17,247 --> 00:40:19,966 I can't deal with him and deal with you 427 00:40:20,487 --> 00:40:23,320 and be my best with the both. 428 00:40:23,847 --> 00:40:28,284 I'm trying to say it's time for you to go. No, Bill. 429 00:40:28,807 --> 00:40:33,517 And the quicker you go the quicker you can start missing me. 430 00:41:27,607 --> 00:41:29,404 Margaret, go on. 431 00:41:32,127 --> 00:41:33,446 Halsey! 432 00:41:34,287 --> 00:41:35,686 What are you doing here? 433 00:41:36,207 --> 00:41:40,041 Sitting Bull came to tell you what he will do in your show. 434 00:41:43,527 --> 00:41:45,404 The sun ain't hardly up yet. 435 00:41:46,247 --> 00:41:49,557 Sitting Bull's thoughts do not have a schedule. 436 00:41:52,567 --> 00:41:54,398 Let me get myself together. 437 00:41:54,927 --> 00:41:57,282 Go and sit down. 438 00:42:05,407 --> 00:42:07,443 What's going on? 439 00:42:09,287 --> 00:42:12,836 I don't know but keep an eye on him. 440 00:42:13,527 --> 00:42:15,324 I'll go get your uncle. 441 00:42:28,047 --> 00:42:29,799 What's happening? Get Burke. 442 00:42:30,327 --> 00:42:32,682 Damn Injun caught me with my... 443 00:42:34,247 --> 00:42:37,637 Bull kept everybody up. Bad Bull! 444 00:42:50,607 --> 00:42:55,283 My father has promised me this land. Protecting it I have had a hard time. 445 00:42:55,807 --> 00:42:58,958 The rivers flow with the blood of my people. 446 00:42:59,487 --> 00:43:04,197 The wind blows the echoes of lies. The white man has stolen the truth. 447 00:43:11,447 --> 00:43:14,883 That is a great and classic Indian face. 448 00:43:24,127 --> 00:43:26,925 You'll build the village at Killdear Mountain. 449 00:43:27,607 --> 00:43:31,441 Sitting Bull's people will be working. Children will be playing. 450 00:43:31,967 --> 00:43:36,006 They're waiting for Colonel McLaren and his soldiers to talk peace. 451 00:43:36,567 --> 00:43:41,038 The unarmed Sioux embrace the soldiers with open arms. 452 00:43:41,647 --> 00:43:47,040 Then McLaren will slaughter every man, woman, child and dog. 453 00:43:52,807 --> 00:43:54,365 He's tolerable. 454 00:43:54,887 --> 00:43:56,445 It'll work. 455 00:43:57,527 --> 00:44:00,325 You could come on after the Indians attack McLaren. 456 00:44:10,087 --> 00:44:13,557 This is what Sitting Bull has chosen to do. 457 00:44:53,287 --> 00:44:54,436 Chief 458 00:44:56,167 --> 00:45:00,160 we haven't had a heart to heart and I think it's time. 459 00:45:00,687 --> 00:45:03,884 I've listened to Halsey. 460 00:45:04,407 --> 00:45:07,956 He's got guts, 'cause he did insult me in my own house. 461 00:45:08,487 --> 00:45:10,717 He called me a coward. Says I murdered 462 00:45:11,447 --> 00:45:16,840 women, old men, and children. 463 00:45:17,807 --> 00:45:19,286 And dogs. 464 00:45:19,807 --> 00:45:21,126 Yeah, dogs. 465 00:45:23,847 --> 00:45:26,202 You get what I'm saying? 466 00:45:34,687 --> 00:45:37,645 You have till noon to get outta here! 467 00:45:38,127 --> 00:45:40,322 You're finished! Fired! Through! 468 00:45:43,327 --> 00:45:45,841 How could that little runt treat me like that? 469 00:45:46,367 --> 00:45:49,120 It's harder being a star than an Indian. 470 00:45:49,647 --> 00:45:52,719 Everything on this side I'm taking with me. 471 00:45:54,727 --> 00:45:57,366 What's this? How did I ever...? 472 00:45:57,887 --> 00:46:01,084 I'll pack the guns now. Don't touch my guns! 473 00:46:01,647 --> 00:46:03,000 Uncle Will! 474 00:46:05,567 --> 00:46:10,197 Something awful bad... Annie... We already know. 475 00:46:11,767 --> 00:46:13,086 She going through with it? 476 00:46:13,607 --> 00:46:16,679 Looks like it. We all spoke to her. She's standing firm. 477 00:46:17,207 --> 00:46:21,962 I can usually steer her where you want her to go, but not this time. 478 00:46:22,487 --> 00:46:25,718 Why's everything a problem here? Is it a matter of money? 479 00:46:26,247 --> 00:46:27,885 Money might help. Come on, Frank. 480 00:46:28,407 --> 00:46:31,683 Money has nothing to do with it. It's Annie's principles. 481 00:46:32,207 --> 00:46:35,483 What about my principles? Then let her leave. 482 00:46:37,127 --> 00:46:41,564 Wait a minute. I can't let her go. She owes me too much. 483 00:46:42,647 --> 00:46:46,686 I'll talk to her, but I won't change my mind about the Injun. Right. 484 00:46:47,727 --> 00:46:51,356 If it comes up, or if it'll help you can tell her I love her. 485 00:46:52,647 --> 00:46:54,080 And you take this. 486 00:46:56,447 --> 00:46:58,039 How would you like this? 487 00:46:59,047 --> 00:47:00,560 Here, take it. 488 00:47:06,447 --> 00:47:09,678 We got problems. No problem, Bill. 489 00:47:10,207 --> 00:47:14,644 I could expect disrespect from anybody but you. 490 00:47:17,407 --> 00:47:21,923 Why are you in the middle of this? What did Bull ever do for you? 491 00:47:23,607 --> 00:47:26,883 He wants to show the truth. Why not accept that just once? 492 00:47:27,407 --> 00:47:29,796 Because I got a better sense of history than that. 493 00:47:30,327 --> 00:47:32,283 Besides, I say what goes on in this show. 494 00:47:32,807 --> 00:47:37,244 Not some Injun runt and his half assed half breed. 495 00:47:38,087 --> 00:47:40,760 You got any whiskey? Where you want this chair? 496 00:47:43,127 --> 00:47:45,641 If you send Bull back they'll kill him. 497 00:47:46,167 --> 00:47:47,998 That is not my problem. 498 00:47:48,527 --> 00:47:51,724 You can have this. It'll just about fit you. 499 00:48:04,767 --> 00:48:06,917 The little bastard can stay. 500 00:48:44,527 --> 00:48:46,006 Ladies and gentlemen 501 00:48:46,527 --> 00:48:50,566 I'm Nate Salsbury, and on behalf of my partner, Bill Cody 502 00:48:51,087 --> 00:48:54,796 we welcome you to the season's opening show of America's... 503 00:48:55,327 --> 00:48:58,125 Mr. Cody, we're ready for the Grand Parade. 504 00:49:01,287 --> 00:49:03,198 ...Buffalo Bill's Wild West! 505 00:49:07,927 --> 00:49:12,000 And what would the Wild West be without brave cowboys? 506 00:49:12,527 --> 00:49:15,280 You're on in 2 minutes. I heard you the 1st time. 507 00:49:26,167 --> 00:49:29,682 You have to go in the carriage. Stop nagging. 508 00:49:50,287 --> 00:49:53,438 God, they're gonna make lots of dust. 509 00:49:55,807 --> 00:49:58,560 The brave cowboys now assume protective positions 510 00:49:59,087 --> 00:50:04,366 so that you, our guests, can witness the true wildness of the West 511 00:50:05,527 --> 00:50:09,042 without bodily risk from nature's fury. 512 00:50:13,327 --> 00:50:16,797 And pursuing the brave and powerful buffalo is our star 513 00:50:17,327 --> 00:50:21,718 America's national hero Bill Cody... Buffalo Bill! 514 00:50:46,767 --> 00:50:48,917 Yes, he was truly born to entertain. 515 00:50:50,287 --> 00:50:51,879 No ordinary man would ever take credit 516 00:50:52,407 --> 00:50:56,446 for acts of bravery and heroism he couldn't have done. 517 00:50:56,967 --> 00:51:01,245 And no ordinary man would realize what huge profits could be made 518 00:51:01,767 --> 00:51:06,283 by telling a pack of lies like it was the truth. 519 00:51:06,807 --> 00:51:10,277 No, Bill Cody can only trust his senses. 520 00:51:11,407 --> 00:51:14,126 And when his senses fail him 521 00:51:14,647 --> 00:51:17,719 he might see things as they really are. 522 00:51:21,647 --> 00:51:25,560 And now as the trooperies reassemble 523 00:51:28,047 --> 00:51:29,878 would you join in the singing of 524 00:51:31,127 --> 00:51:34,244 Buffalo Bill's favorite American song 525 00:51:36,287 --> 00:51:38,562 by Francis Scott Key 526 00:51:39,087 --> 00:51:40,918 "Oh Say, Can You See." 527 00:51:41,847 --> 00:51:44,441 It is Buffalo Bill's belief 528 00:51:44,967 --> 00:51:50,087 that this could and should be the next national anthem. 529 00:51:50,607 --> 00:51:52,279 Would you please rise. 530 00:53:11,367 --> 00:53:15,076 And now to open our show in a big way 531 00:53:15,607 --> 00:53:19,885 we present to you an unparalleled attraction: 532 00:53:20,407 --> 00:53:24,366 The world's foremost woman marksman the little girl of the western plains 533 00:53:24,887 --> 00:53:27,685 the fearless Annie Oakley! 534 00:53:32,847 --> 00:53:39,764 Assisted by Frank "the world's most handsome living target" Butler! 535 00:54:01,847 --> 00:54:03,246 Steady. 536 00:54:04,527 --> 00:54:06,722 Tell him to steady the cigar. 537 00:54:13,287 --> 00:54:14,402 Coward. 538 00:54:25,567 --> 00:54:27,637 We love you, Annie. 539 00:55:05,687 --> 00:55:07,678 Move that horse. 540 00:55:14,927 --> 00:55:18,920 For her grand finale, Miss Oakley 541 00:55:20,007 --> 00:55:22,646 will attempt a new shot the two for one axe shot. 542 00:55:23,167 --> 00:55:25,727 She will split a bullet with the axe 543 00:55:27,407 --> 00:55:30,444 hitting both targets simultaneously. 544 00:55:30,967 --> 00:55:35,165 Take your time, honey. They'll wait forever. 545 00:55:36,567 --> 00:55:41,436 Please remain as quiet as possible. 546 00:55:45,327 --> 00:55:48,524 The bullet must split and hit the two targets. 547 00:55:49,047 --> 00:55:52,642 Is that possible? It's never been done before. 548 00:55:56,207 --> 00:55:57,879 Oh, how close! 549 00:56:01,287 --> 00:56:06,122 She missed, but so close! Give her a hand! 550 00:56:06,647 --> 00:56:09,286 Nate, once again. Again. 551 00:56:09,807 --> 00:56:13,038 What? Frank, again. Annie, you don't have to. 552 00:56:14,007 --> 00:56:17,397 We love you anyway. I can do it, Frank. 553 00:56:20,287 --> 00:56:22,482 Wait, I lost my hat. 554 00:56:26,927 --> 00:56:27,837 You ready? 555 00:56:28,767 --> 00:56:30,678 Stay with us, Lord. 556 00:56:59,087 --> 00:57:02,204 Annie, where you going? He moved it. 557 00:57:04,207 --> 00:57:06,596 Annie, take a bow. 558 00:57:07,727 --> 00:57:12,243 Frank, what will you do? I can't do the act myself. 559 00:57:13,607 --> 00:57:15,040 And now, ladies and gentlemen 560 00:57:15,567 --> 00:57:19,526 here's a man who can stick to any animal with hair. 561 00:57:20,047 --> 00:57:24,598 Say hello to the King of Cowboys, Buck Taylor! 562 00:57:31,407 --> 00:57:35,241 Alright, the Bull banner. Is the old man ready? 563 00:57:39,047 --> 00:57:40,082 You're on next. 564 00:57:42,327 --> 00:57:43,555 Halsey 565 00:57:44,687 --> 00:57:48,441 tell Bull he's going to discover what show business is all about. 566 00:57:48,967 --> 00:57:53,245 He'll be back here begging me to do the Custer act. 567 00:57:53,767 --> 00:57:56,520 Sitting Bull's going to suffer a worse defeat than Custer ever did. 568 00:57:57,687 --> 00:58:02,078 Custer got to die. Bull's just going to get humiliated. 569 00:58:02,607 --> 00:58:07,522 The most murderous the most colorful redskin alive... 570 00:58:08,047 --> 00:58:09,400 Here he comes 571 00:58:09,927 --> 00:58:13,556 the battling chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux 572 00:58:14,087 --> 00:58:16,157 Sitting Bull! 573 01:01:11,567 --> 01:01:14,798 Morning! You're up. 574 01:01:18,927 --> 01:01:23,045 Listen, I... I'm really sorry about last night. 575 01:01:23,567 --> 01:01:27,162 It was opening night and we always kick up dust. 576 01:01:27,687 --> 01:01:30,155 I don't like them to drink alone. 577 01:01:32,927 --> 01:01:37,000 I must have been kind of a disappointment. 578 01:01:39,367 --> 01:01:41,756 You look real pretty in that light. 579 01:01:44,727 --> 01:01:46,046 Actually... 580 01:01:48,327 --> 01:01:51,319 I've become a morning man. 581 01:01:52,687 --> 01:01:56,282 There's no pressure. You see, at night... 582 01:01:56,807 --> 01:02:01,085 And the whiskey we get here isn't good. It dulls the... 583 01:02:07,447 --> 01:02:09,677 Say good morning to the flying Dutchman. 584 01:02:10,207 --> 01:02:14,564 Hi, bird. He's OK in there? You don't let him out, do you? 585 01:02:16,927 --> 01:02:21,079 What are they doing? They're just horsing around. 586 01:02:22,087 --> 01:02:24,920 You have to help him. Stop them. They may hurt him. 587 01:02:25,767 --> 01:02:26,882 Alright. 588 01:02:31,047 --> 01:02:34,323 You just stretch out there. I'll be right back. 589 01:02:46,887 --> 01:02:51,085 Put him down. It's like a bull fighting a flea. 590 01:02:58,087 --> 01:02:59,839 Son of a bitch! 591 01:03:14,727 --> 01:03:17,525 There's only squaws over there. 592 01:03:18,047 --> 01:03:20,720 Nate! Burke! Get over here! 593 01:03:22,847 --> 01:03:24,758 Goddamn! What is it? 594 01:03:27,887 --> 01:03:29,479 Stay behind the tent! 595 01:03:34,527 --> 01:03:39,157 Problems? Take a look up there you'll see the problem. 596 01:03:42,527 --> 01:03:44,165 Sitting Bull's making his exit. 597 01:03:48,447 --> 01:03:52,122 Buck Taylor, get across the river and see what's going on. 598 01:03:59,447 --> 01:04:02,359 Look at that boy go! Rides like the wind! 599 01:04:02,967 --> 01:04:05,162 The Injuns. Where? 600 01:04:06,327 --> 01:04:07,237 My God. 601 01:04:09,567 --> 01:04:12,035 Why is it so dark in here? 602 01:04:12,567 --> 01:04:15,240 Hey, son, get down. 603 01:04:20,047 --> 01:04:21,446 Gotcha! 604 01:04:30,087 --> 01:04:35,115 Boys, I want a posse. A tough posse. We ride in ten minutes. 605 01:04:37,767 --> 01:04:39,359 There's no way to outfox a fox. 606 01:04:39,887 --> 01:04:41,605 We're not taking this lying down. 607 01:04:42,127 --> 01:04:45,836 You horse son of a bitch where are you going? 608 01:04:55,647 --> 01:04:59,196 Damn... damn. What's wrong? 609 01:04:59,727 --> 01:05:03,356 I got trouble on my hands. The little cowboy wasn't hurt? 610 01:05:03,887 --> 01:05:06,720 No. The Injuns. 611 01:05:07,247 --> 01:05:09,397 They've escaped. All of them? 612 01:05:09,927 --> 01:05:13,636 No, just the dangerous ones. I got to go get them. 613 01:05:14,167 --> 01:05:17,682 How long will you be gone? As long as it takes. 614 01:05:18,567 --> 01:05:23,038 You know I'd never let anything come between us and our little... 615 01:05:23,567 --> 01:05:26,320 ...unless it was something real like this. 616 01:05:32,167 --> 01:05:34,044 Goddammit! Where's my real jacket? 617 01:05:43,007 --> 01:05:45,077 Well the posse's formed. 618 01:05:46,607 --> 01:05:51,362 Knowing that you're laying there waiting for me 619 01:05:51,887 --> 01:05:53,878 will serve to stiffen my resolve. 620 01:05:56,887 --> 01:06:00,596 How could you be so clumsy? You could have harmed him. 621 01:06:01,127 --> 01:06:02,765 I hate birds. 622 01:06:03,287 --> 01:06:06,996 Cody, don't you ever harm my Flying Dutchman. 623 01:06:08,287 --> 01:06:11,882 Ed, where you going? With you, Uncle Will. Get off. 624 01:06:12,367 --> 01:06:16,121 Your mother would be furious. Jules, get on the horse. 625 01:06:35,847 --> 01:06:37,997 Where's the Indian who's supposed to be at this gate? 626 01:07:29,727 --> 01:07:34,278 When Bill's dressed for a ride and mounted on his stallion 627 01:07:34,807 --> 01:07:37,799 any doubts about his legend are soon forgot. 628 01:07:38,327 --> 01:07:43,640 Yes, Bill's fine physical portrait hides any faults his mind possesses. 629 01:07:44,727 --> 01:07:47,639 But any tracker will tell you 630 01:07:48,167 --> 01:07:52,046 if you don't know what you're after you'd best stay home. 631 01:08:19,887 --> 01:08:22,037 There they are, Uncle Will! 632 01:08:23,807 --> 01:08:27,322 Control yourself. That'll teach Sitting Bull a lesson. 633 01:08:29,327 --> 01:08:34,401 It's a question of law and order. Sitting Bull was out of order. 634 01:08:35,327 --> 01:08:36,840 Here they come. 635 01:08:38,647 --> 01:08:42,242 Now as they come over the ridge we'll... 636 01:08:42,767 --> 01:08:43,756 Wait a minute. 637 01:08:44,287 --> 01:08:46,801 I don't see Sitting Bull. 638 01:08:48,447 --> 01:08:53,282 No. They're not there. They must be there. Maybe they're in the back. 639 01:08:55,127 --> 01:08:59,484 I don't see Sitting Bull. I don't see no Injuns. 640 01:09:01,327 --> 01:09:03,477 Maybe they just didn't find them. 641 01:09:04,007 --> 01:09:08,637 Oh, they found them. No Injun ever got away from Uncle Will. 642 01:09:09,167 --> 01:09:14,082 Maybe they're dressed in our clothes. Alright, up stick. It's them. 643 01:09:14,607 --> 01:09:16,996 But no down stick. 644 01:09:18,847 --> 01:09:20,405 They're not there. 645 01:09:21,567 --> 01:09:22,477 Oh, my God. 646 01:09:23,527 --> 01:09:27,645 I don't see any Indians with them. 'Cause there ain't no Injuns there. 647 01:09:29,327 --> 01:09:32,637 But Bill's the greatest Indian hunter of them all. 648 01:09:33,167 --> 01:09:36,876 He led fifteen of the best trackers 649 01:09:37,407 --> 01:09:41,400 into territory he knows better than the back of his own hand 650 01:09:42,447 --> 01:09:47,601 looking for an old man a giant, and five boys. 651 01:10:43,207 --> 01:10:45,038 It's not your fault, Bill. 652 01:10:46,407 --> 01:10:49,922 We made it clear that this is a camp, not a prison. 653 01:10:50,447 --> 01:10:54,360 Nate's right. We're not in the prison business. 654 01:10:56,527 --> 01:10:58,677 Better tell McLaughlin that he's gone. 655 01:10:59,207 --> 01:11:04,156 "Sitting Bull escapes after first trying to burn down the arena." 656 01:11:05,727 --> 01:11:09,481 I sure thought you'd catch him. They weren't that far ahead. 657 01:11:10,007 --> 01:11:12,396 Ed, why don't you go close the gate? 658 01:11:29,367 --> 01:11:32,279 I never saw him refuse a drink before. 659 01:11:33,407 --> 01:11:35,716 I don't care what anyone says. 660 01:11:36,247 --> 01:11:38,363 God bless Buffalo Bill! 661 01:11:39,247 --> 01:11:41,317 God! He shot himself! 662 01:11:49,687 --> 01:11:51,484 Damn bird. 663 01:11:59,807 --> 01:12:02,082 Get out of here. Sit down. 664 01:12:04,527 --> 01:12:06,085 Damn bird! 665 01:12:17,887 --> 01:12:19,559 Well, I hate birds. 666 01:12:20,567 --> 01:12:22,046 Me, too. 667 01:12:35,207 --> 01:12:38,279 Bull and Halsey are out there. What? How? 668 01:12:40,887 --> 01:12:42,764 They must have tracked us. 669 01:12:58,087 --> 01:12:59,725 Come on in, boys. 670 01:13:02,287 --> 01:13:06,838 Couple of buffs got loose. We had to chase them down. 671 01:13:07,367 --> 01:13:11,565 Too bad you couldn't join us. Where were you? 672 01:13:12,327 --> 01:13:17,321 It's the first moon of the month. Answer the question. Where were you? 673 01:13:17,847 --> 01:13:21,965 During the 1st moon Sitting Bull visits the sun 674 01:13:22,487 --> 01:13:24,842 and the squaws move teepees to the moon's path. 675 01:13:25,367 --> 01:13:28,803 Stop sunning and mooning us and tell us where you've been. 676 01:13:29,967 --> 01:13:34,722 You were up in the mountains? Yes. Wasn't that a little dangerous? 677 01:13:35,247 --> 01:13:38,045 Sitting Bull knows the mountains. 678 01:13:38,567 --> 01:13:42,242 What if I had sent someone after you? Sitting Bull was not hiding. 679 01:13:42,767 --> 01:13:47,921 In the mountains, Sitting Bull realized he must do more in your show. 680 01:13:48,447 --> 01:13:52,201 Well, now we're back in business. Foes in '76, friends in '85. 681 01:13:52,727 --> 01:13:56,197 I don't understand. Explain that. 682 01:13:56,887 --> 01:14:01,438 Sitting Bull will do the only thing he would want to show his people. 683 01:14:01,967 --> 01:14:03,400 And what is that? 684 01:14:03,927 --> 01:14:07,237 Sitting Bull will make the big grey dance. 685 01:14:14,927 --> 01:14:17,566 Responsibility is a funny thing. 686 01:14:18,087 --> 01:14:20,237 It's different for stars than for ordinary folks. 687 01:14:20,767 --> 01:14:23,156 Please, Buntline, this man's in pain. 688 01:14:23,687 --> 01:14:26,520 That's why stars spend so much time in front of mirrors. 689 01:14:27,287 --> 01:14:30,324 To see if their good looks can overcome their judgment. 690 01:14:30,847 --> 01:14:33,156 Not now, Mr. Buntline, please. 691 01:14:33,687 --> 01:14:37,726 A star like Buffalo Bill Cody makes a judgment 692 01:14:38,247 --> 01:14:41,762 it becomes a commitment. It's got to stick at any cost. 693 01:14:42,967 --> 01:14:44,719 The only way 694 01:14:45,247 --> 01:14:49,445 I could have avoided seeing him on that mountain 695 01:14:49,967 --> 01:14:52,322 is if he never went to the mountain. 696 01:14:52,847 --> 01:14:55,919 Now I can understand why he lied to me. 697 01:14:56,447 --> 01:15:01,475 He's got to look good in front of his people, same as I. 698 01:15:02,007 --> 01:15:04,202 But I'm generous and flexible. 699 01:15:06,687 --> 01:15:08,405 That's good, generous and flexible. 700 01:15:08,967 --> 01:15:11,845 Ladies and gentlemen please take the places 701 01:15:12,367 --> 01:15:14,597 we have specified for you. 702 01:15:15,127 --> 01:15:17,482 Welcome, braves. We welcome you with open arms. 703 01:15:18,007 --> 01:15:20,726 Wranglers on the Deadwood coach easy there. 704 01:15:21,247 --> 01:15:24,364 I know the ladies like to be bounced around a bit 705 01:15:24,887 --> 01:15:26,923 but it'll blur the picture. 706 01:15:28,047 --> 01:15:31,596 This is a very impressive assemblage. Now, pay attention. 707 01:15:32,127 --> 01:15:35,961 Nate, would you convey to Buffalo Bill that we are ready? 708 01:15:37,327 --> 01:15:39,363 I'm generous and flexible. 709 01:15:40,487 --> 01:15:42,637 Bill! I'll be there. 710 01:15:45,487 --> 01:15:47,205 Generous and flexible. 711 01:15:49,767 --> 01:15:53,316 I choose to overlook the entire incident. 712 01:15:57,927 --> 01:16:01,681 100 years from now, this photo will still exist. Remember that. 713 01:16:02,567 --> 01:16:05,001 This is the way people will remember you. 714 01:16:07,967 --> 01:16:09,446 Bill, good morning! 715 01:16:10,567 --> 01:16:15,766 Ladies and gentlemen, Injuns I didn't know you were ready. Sorry. 716 01:16:17,247 --> 01:16:18,521 Get ready. 717 01:16:19,047 --> 01:16:20,799 Look at the birdy! 718 01:16:24,487 --> 01:16:25,397 Hold it! 719 01:16:30,887 --> 01:16:34,038 I don't want Sitting Bull next to Annie Oakley. 720 01:16:34,567 --> 01:16:37,400 'Cause I don't want Sitting Bull next to Annie Oakley. 721 01:16:37,927 --> 01:16:42,398 The fans won't like it. Put him with the other Indians. 722 01:16:49,487 --> 01:16:52,957 I don't want Sitting Bull next to Annie. 723 01:16:55,367 --> 01:16:57,437 Um... Halsey... 724 01:16:57,967 --> 01:17:00,162 It'd be a better idea, with 725 01:17:00,687 --> 01:17:04,202 the sun factor, if you and the chief moved over with the other Indians. 726 01:17:05,847 --> 01:17:09,157 Sitting Bull will stand by Annie Oakley. 727 01:17:09,687 --> 01:17:13,965 Why don't you just come over here where you should be? 728 01:17:15,367 --> 01:17:18,837 Sitting Bull will move for $25. 729 01:17:23,767 --> 01:17:25,644 I swear he plans these things. 730 01:17:26,167 --> 01:17:30,843 What do you want to do? Let him stay where he is. 731 01:17:32,007 --> 01:17:35,761 We'll put Halsey's face and hat on Buck Taylor 732 01:17:36,287 --> 01:17:38,801 and Sitting Bull's on Johnny Baker and vice versa. 733 01:17:39,327 --> 01:17:42,319 That way those two Injuns will be with the other Injuns. 734 01:17:42,847 --> 01:17:45,441 And don't show him the photograph. 735 01:17:46,447 --> 01:17:50,326 Buffalo Bill says it was better the first way. Make your photograph. 736 01:17:54,447 --> 01:17:56,722 Everybody hold your breath now! 737 01:18:13,447 --> 01:18:16,041 Hold it a minute. Hey, Dart! 738 01:18:16,567 --> 01:18:18,797 Come here! Go on, I'm getting my picture took. 739 01:18:19,927 --> 01:18:25,081 Wayne, will you... Dart go find out what that darkey wants. 740 01:18:28,847 --> 01:18:32,317 A wire just came from the President. This is no time to joke. 741 01:18:32,847 --> 01:18:35,919 It's for real. It's there. Tell them. 742 01:18:36,887 --> 01:18:40,084 A wire came from the President of the United States. 743 01:18:51,287 --> 01:18:53,084 Who told you? You can't read either. 744 01:19:10,127 --> 01:19:12,800 You may take the photograph now. 745 01:19:16,447 --> 01:19:19,007 Injuns gear their lives to dreams. 746 01:19:19,527 --> 01:19:22,041 And when he dreams no matter how farfetched it is 747 01:19:22,927 --> 01:19:25,566 he'll wait till he dies for it to come true. 748 01:19:26,087 --> 01:19:28,521 White men, they're different. 749 01:19:29,687 --> 01:19:32,520 They only dream when things are going their way. 750 01:19:33,047 --> 01:19:34,560 I'm no expert on the subject 751 01:19:35,087 --> 01:19:39,922 but what Bull does is a lot cheaper than mounting a Wild west show 752 01:19:40,447 --> 01:19:42,244 which is just dreaming out loud. 753 01:19:42,767 --> 01:19:44,439 "The Honorable William F. Cody." 754 01:19:44,967 --> 01:19:47,162 "Grover Cleveland, President 755 01:19:47,687 --> 01:19:51,521 has chosen to make the first stop of his honeymoon ex cursion 756 01:19:52,047 --> 01:19:56,518 in Buffalo Bill's Wild West camp at Fort Ruth. 757 01:19:57,047 --> 01:20:02,519 The scheduled time of arrival is Thursday, October 18th at 8 p. M." 758 01:20:03,047 --> 01:20:06,960 Night! We've never done a night show. 759 01:20:10,207 --> 01:20:13,517 Uncle Will, it's just like in Sitting Bull's dream. 760 01:20:14,167 --> 01:20:16,840 I bring up this dream business because 761 01:20:17,367 --> 01:20:21,565 things are starting to take on an unreal shape. 762 01:20:22,087 --> 01:20:24,760 Just think for a minute. Sitting Bull... 763 01:20:25,287 --> 01:20:29,360 Put yourself in his place. You sit in your teepee and you dream. 764 01:20:29,887 --> 01:20:33,482 Then you go to wherever the dream might come true. 765 01:20:34,007 --> 01:20:35,963 And you wait for real life to catch up. 766 01:20:36,487 --> 01:20:39,923 Mr. President, Mrs. Cleveland 767 01:20:40,447 --> 01:20:44,360 ...honored guests. I'm Nate Salsbury. 768 01:20:47,287 --> 01:20:49,642 And I can tell you that Nate Salsbury 769 01:20:50,167 --> 01:20:56,515 has never been as proud in his long career as he is tonight 770 01:20:57,047 --> 01:21:03,122 to present our very first after dark, request performance 771 01:21:03,647 --> 01:21:08,437 and to dedicate it to you our finest American 772 01:21:08,967 --> 01:21:12,437 and your fine, new wife. 773 01:21:12,967 --> 01:21:16,118 Ed's in the box. Burke's up there, too 774 01:21:16,647 --> 01:21:20,196 laughing it up with the President while we're stuck down here. 775 01:21:20,967 --> 01:21:22,400 Grover Cleveland. 776 01:21:22,927 --> 01:21:27,762 That bear is a star! He's bigger than Buck Taylor! 777 01:21:28,287 --> 01:21:32,166 He's bigger than you are. He's the biggest man I've ever seen. 778 01:21:32,887 --> 01:21:36,197 Meet America's national entertainer 779 01:21:36,727 --> 01:21:41,243 the man who IS the Wild West the honorable 780 01:21:41,767 --> 01:21:43,803 William F. Cody 781 01:21:44,327 --> 01:21:46,795 Buffalo Bill! 782 01:22:26,167 --> 01:22:27,077 Mr. President 783 01:22:27,647 --> 01:22:30,286 Mrs. Cleveland distinguished visitors 784 01:22:30,807 --> 01:22:35,676 I want to take this occasion to welcome you to my Wild West. 785 01:22:36,207 --> 01:22:37,765 Most people will tell you 786 01:22:38,367 --> 01:22:41,723 that it's the father of the new show business. 787 01:22:45,367 --> 01:22:48,723 And may the sun never set on this great nation 788 01:22:49,247 --> 01:22:52,239 unless it comes up again in the morning. 789 01:22:53,127 --> 01:22:57,837 Mr. President our wedding present for you. 790 01:23:01,727 --> 01:23:05,242 Buffalo Bill writes all of his original sayings himself. 791 01:23:08,927 --> 01:23:10,724 All great men do. 792 01:23:50,567 --> 01:23:51,682 Beautiful. 793 01:24:00,087 --> 01:24:02,317 Just like day, darling. 794 01:24:06,407 --> 01:24:08,398 What a shot! 795 01:24:08,927 --> 01:24:10,440 He loves it. 796 01:24:13,527 --> 01:24:15,677 It's freezing, come on! 797 01:24:17,807 --> 01:24:19,126 Not yet. 798 01:24:23,007 --> 01:24:24,679 OK... now! 799 01:24:29,087 --> 01:24:30,964 Isn't that amazing, my dear? 800 01:24:31,487 --> 01:24:32,681 Yes. 801 01:24:57,687 --> 01:25:00,838 You hit him, Annie. End it. 802 01:25:02,167 --> 01:25:06,445 She got him. It's part of the act. Everything's OK. 803 01:25:09,567 --> 01:25:11,205 Is this part of the act? 804 01:25:16,767 --> 01:25:18,644 Quick, I'm going to faint. 805 01:25:27,167 --> 01:25:31,957 I'm bleeding to death. Don't run. I got to get out. I'll fall. 806 01:25:41,247 --> 01:25:47,686 The tomahawk they carry shall rest in the ground 807 01:25:48,487 --> 01:25:56,599 and peace and goodwill to the nations abound. 808 01:26:10,527 --> 01:26:13,837 Presenting Chief Sitting Bull. 809 01:26:53,247 --> 01:26:54,965 What's he saying? I don't know. 810 01:26:55,447 --> 01:26:59,156 I don't understand a word he's saying. Do you? 811 01:26:59,687 --> 01:27:01,086 But I can guess. 812 01:27:06,007 --> 01:27:07,360 He was joking. 813 01:27:08,687 --> 01:27:10,803 He's got a sense of humor. 814 01:27:16,647 --> 01:27:20,322 His way of making the grey mare dance. 815 01:27:51,927 --> 01:27:54,395 To Sitting Bull and his dancing grey. 816 01:27:54,967 --> 01:27:58,164 Or President Cleveland's closest call! 817 01:28:39,767 --> 01:28:43,157 Now everybody remember be polite, be brief 818 01:28:43,687 --> 01:28:47,362 and most of all, be yourself. Remember, it's the President. 819 01:28:51,887 --> 01:28:55,277 This means a lot to the troopers. It means something to us, too. 820 01:29:11,367 --> 01:29:13,961 How are you? Did you get hurt today? 821 01:29:14,487 --> 01:29:17,126 No, no, Annie never misses. 822 01:29:45,847 --> 01:29:48,236 Frank, where've you been? I'm pregnant. What? 823 01:29:48,767 --> 01:29:50,041 Pregnant. 824 01:29:51,167 --> 01:29:52,725 Congratulations, Mrs. Poole. 825 01:29:55,527 --> 01:30:00,521 I sang it at the Teatro del Roma in Rome, you know. 826 01:30:01,047 --> 01:30:02,844 And I sang... 827 01:30:18,567 --> 01:30:21,559 I never seen black eyed peas like this. 828 01:30:25,647 --> 01:30:28,081 You were impeccable. Thank you. 829 01:30:28,607 --> 01:30:32,122 Here we go. Champagne and refreshments for everyone. 830 01:30:32,647 --> 01:30:35,844 Can Nina sing now? Oh, yes, my rose petal. Go ahead. 831 01:30:36,367 --> 01:30:41,441 Our distinguished and delightful First Lady has an announcement. 832 01:30:42,887 --> 01:30:44,286 Quiet, please. 833 01:30:46,527 --> 01:30:48,119 For your entertainment 834 01:30:48,647 --> 01:30:52,959 my dear friend Miss Nina Cavallini will sing... 835 01:30:56,327 --> 01:31:00,036 ..."Qui sola vergin rosa" in Italian. 836 01:34:27,007 --> 01:34:28,042 Brava! 837 01:34:30,367 --> 01:34:36,397 You know, that's the nicest invitation I ever got. Irresistible. 838 01:34:36,927 --> 01:34:40,806 What a cultivated lady she is. I'm always trying to spread culture. 839 01:34:41,327 --> 01:34:46,355 Why don't you stay for a few days? I'll show you the real Wild West. 840 01:34:46,887 --> 01:34:48,764 I'd love to 841 01:34:49,887 --> 01:34:55,325 but my secret life with General Benjamin is wild enough. 842 01:35:08,447 --> 01:35:10,915 Why are you? Halsey, why's he here? 843 01:35:11,647 --> 01:35:15,083 Great Father is here in answer to Chief Sitting Bull's dream. 844 01:35:15,607 --> 01:35:17,837 You weren't invited to this party. 845 01:35:18,927 --> 01:35:20,406 No more Bull! 846 01:35:20,927 --> 01:35:23,725 You go. That way. 847 01:35:24,247 --> 01:35:26,442 Let them in, Mr. Gordman. Goodman. 848 01:35:26,967 --> 01:35:30,960 The chief is a wonderful comedian. Good to see you. 849 01:35:32,087 --> 01:35:36,444 Great Father, Sitting Bull has a very simple thing to ask you. 850 01:35:38,167 --> 01:35:42,319 Mr. Halsey, I remind you that in government, nothing is simple. 851 01:35:43,447 --> 01:35:48,237 This request will satisfy Sitting Bull's people forever. 852 01:35:48,767 --> 01:35:53,318 Remember that I'm only "Great Father" four years at a time. 853 01:35:55,647 --> 01:35:57,842 And another thing I face a Republican Congress. 854 01:35:58,487 --> 01:36:00,318 I suggest you deal with your local agent. 855 01:36:00,807 --> 01:36:03,002 We have. The agents will not help. 856 01:36:04,127 --> 01:36:06,436 Doesn't that indicate your request is impossible? 857 01:36:06,967 --> 01:36:12,041 This request is simple. He said nothing is simple. 858 01:36:14,767 --> 01:36:16,485 Sitting Bull's request is simple. 859 01:36:17,607 --> 01:36:20,917 Sitting Bull dreamed he would meet the Great Father here. 860 01:36:21,447 --> 01:36:23,961 He hoped the Great Father would honor his request. 861 01:36:24,687 --> 01:36:27,076 I'm sorry There's nothing I can do. 862 01:36:27,607 --> 01:36:29,916 But you haven't heard Sitting Bull's request. 863 01:36:30,447 --> 01:36:35,475 But it doesn't make any difference. It's out of the question. 864 01:36:40,327 --> 01:36:42,921 What a confrontation. Congratulations, Mr. President. 865 01:36:47,767 --> 01:36:50,235 We've had a delightful day with you. 866 01:36:52,047 --> 01:36:53,685 Mr. President 867 01:36:54,207 --> 01:36:57,563 I now see why you're President. It's uncanny. 868 01:36:58,327 --> 01:37:00,841 The basic, pioneer perception. 869 01:37:02,207 --> 01:37:04,357 The difference between a President 870 01:37:04,887 --> 01:37:07,447 and a chief in a situation like this 871 01:37:08,407 --> 01:37:12,116 is a President knows enough to retaliate before it's his turn. 872 01:37:13,087 --> 01:37:14,998 Remember that. I'll use it at the convention. 873 01:37:16,687 --> 01:37:20,760 Well, Mr. President I know you're tired 874 01:37:21,287 --> 01:37:25,963 and want to hit the hay. My personal bed is at your disposal. 875 01:37:27,727 --> 01:37:29,763 It's hardly ever been used. 876 01:37:30,607 --> 01:37:33,883 Where will you sleep? You can sleep with me. 877 01:37:34,407 --> 01:37:38,844 I'll sleep on the prairie under the moon, listening to 878 01:37:39,367 --> 01:37:41,005 the lullaby of the coyotes. 879 01:37:41,567 --> 01:37:45,560 You see, I ain't always been a comfortable man. 880 01:37:48,727 --> 01:37:52,925 It's a man like that that made this country what it is. 881 01:38:22,447 --> 01:38:24,802 Hello there, Dart. Hello, Mr. Cody. 882 01:38:25,327 --> 01:38:28,637 Is your work done, boy? Yes sir. Everything's spic and span. 883 01:38:29,167 --> 01:38:33,445 That's good. It's a shame the Injuns can't learn from you coloreds. 884 01:38:33,967 --> 01:38:38,483 But then they'd have nothin' to fuss about, and they do like to fuss. 885 01:38:41,687 --> 01:38:46,283 I ain't never thanked you for giving me the opportunity to work for you. 886 01:38:46,807 --> 01:38:51,085 No need. It's part of my upbringing. I help coloreds when I can. 887 01:38:52,047 --> 01:38:53,844 How's that? 888 01:38:54,367 --> 01:38:58,360 My daddy was killed trying to keep slavery out of Kansas. 889 01:38:58,887 --> 01:39:01,606 Why'd he do that? My daddy hated slavery so much 890 01:39:02,127 --> 01:39:06,962 instead of letting 'em become slaves he fought to keep all coloreds out. 891 01:39:08,087 --> 01:39:09,406 Trying to protect you. 892 01:39:10,847 --> 01:39:13,805 And he caught a knife in his lungs for the trouble. 893 01:39:14,327 --> 01:39:18,002 You want a drink. I'll buy. You can sit up front with me. 894 01:39:18,527 --> 01:39:21,724 No, sir. It's already late and I ain't got no time for that. 895 01:39:22,247 --> 01:39:25,284 I've got to feed your horse. Thank you for asking. 896 01:39:42,087 --> 01:39:44,726 Where's the Old Bonded, Crutch? Hello, Mr. Cody. 897 01:39:53,127 --> 01:39:56,403 Well, I'll be damned! Buffalo Bill himself. 898 01:40:00,887 --> 01:40:04,402 Buy an old friend a drink? Another glass. 899 01:40:10,287 --> 01:40:12,562 I was beginning to think you didn't exist. 900 01:40:13,087 --> 01:40:17,922 But here you are in the flesh and what a sight for sore eyes. 901 01:40:18,447 --> 01:40:20,403 You sure passed me by. 902 01:40:20,927 --> 01:40:25,478 Like watching a seed grow into a tree that's too tall to climb. 903 01:40:26,367 --> 01:40:28,517 You got everything you ever wanted. 904 01:40:29,047 --> 01:40:33,484 You even have the President of the US sleeping in your bed. 905 01:40:34,007 --> 01:40:36,601 Let's forget that, Ned and get drunk. 906 01:40:37,127 --> 01:40:40,517 I can't forget it. Looking at you reminds me of it. 907 01:40:41,047 --> 01:40:44,119 So live it. Way past the living. 908 01:40:44,647 --> 01:40:47,559 In 100 years they'll be shouting your name. 909 01:40:48,087 --> 01:40:52,558 You're no longer one of the boys. You're not like ordinary folk. 910 01:40:53,087 --> 01:40:56,124 It gives me goose bumps just being this close to you. 911 01:41:00,447 --> 01:41:03,439 You still got the knack don't you, Ned? 912 01:41:03,967 --> 01:41:08,438 You make it easy, Bill. You were probably the best ever. 913 01:41:09,887 --> 01:41:12,799 And I'd like to have you back with the show. 914 01:41:13,807 --> 01:41:18,005 But, frankly, Nate can't stand the sight of you. 915 01:41:18,527 --> 01:41:21,200 Nostalgia ain't what it used to be. 916 01:41:23,327 --> 01:41:24,760 You ain't changed, Bill. 917 01:41:25,287 --> 01:41:29,997 I ain't supposed to. That's why people pay to see me. 918 01:41:30,527 --> 01:41:31,596 Well 919 01:41:33,007 --> 01:41:35,441 This has been a sobering experience. 920 01:41:35,967 --> 01:41:38,242 Damn near a religious awakening. 921 01:41:42,847 --> 01:41:44,075 Buffalo Bill... 922 01:41:44,647 --> 01:41:47,002 What a thrill to have invented you. 923 01:41:51,207 --> 01:41:54,438 What do I owe you for my stay? 924 01:41:54,967 --> 01:41:58,118 Nothing, Mr. Buntline. You don't owe me nothing. 925 01:41:58,647 --> 01:42:01,081 Thanks, Crutch. 'Cause that's what I got. 926 01:42:03,527 --> 01:42:04,403 Nothing. 927 01:42:04,927 --> 01:42:09,523 I'm off to California to preach against the vultures of Prometheus. 928 01:42:14,767 --> 01:42:15,802 Ned. 929 01:42:24,727 --> 01:42:26,160 See you around. 930 01:42:26,687 --> 01:42:28,359 See you in hell, Bill. 931 01:42:49,727 --> 01:42:53,276 I want to cut the glass blowers. People really want to see you ride. 932 01:42:53,807 --> 01:42:56,446 When you were in Europe did you say hi to the Queen for me? 933 01:42:56,967 --> 01:43:00,084 Yes, they're still talking about you. Can't wait for your return. 934 01:43:00,607 --> 01:43:03,997 This'll be our biggest year yet. We'll gross over 2 million dollars. 935 01:43:04,527 --> 01:43:08,964 I ever tell you I hold the record for a continuous ride on the Pony Express 936 01:43:09,487 --> 01:43:13,275 322 miles in 18 days. Oh, I know. 937 01:43:14,607 --> 01:43:18,316 Sit down and have a drink. Too early for me. You look great. 938 01:43:18,847 --> 01:43:23,125 Yeah, well, I feel great. Like I could go on forever. 939 01:43:24,967 --> 01:43:28,243 Marty, did I ever tell you that I hold the Pony Express record 940 01:43:28,767 --> 01:43:34,364 320 and some odd miles and 18 horses... 941 01:44:13,687 --> 01:44:15,120 Big news. 942 01:44:18,007 --> 01:44:20,043 They've shot Sitting Bull... dead. 943 01:44:20,567 --> 01:44:23,479 I'll be damned. Oh, my God. 944 01:44:33,887 --> 01:44:36,765 What is it? Sitting Bull's dead. 945 01:44:47,287 --> 01:44:51,917 McLaughlin's police, at standing rock. They say he was trying to escape. 946 01:44:59,127 --> 01:45:02,005 He was riding the grey that Bill gave him. 947 01:45:02,527 --> 01:45:05,485 The horse danced when they shot the chief. 948 01:45:11,007 --> 01:45:15,319 Who's going to tell Bill? Nobody. Mo point bothering him with that. 949 01:45:56,207 --> 01:45:58,084 I don't dream. 950 01:45:59,887 --> 01:46:01,878 Must be somebody out... 951 01:46:04,047 --> 01:46:05,526 I'm not alone. 952 01:46:17,127 --> 01:46:19,880 Oh no, don't buckle. He ain't really there. 953 01:46:28,607 --> 01:46:30,916 I hate women. I hate them! 954 01:46:33,687 --> 01:46:35,643 Cost me a lot of wampum. 955 01:47:06,927 --> 01:47:09,077 Alright, suit yourself. 956 01:47:26,407 --> 01:47:28,762 You ain't even the right image. 957 01:47:30,567 --> 01:47:32,603 Halsey, get out here. 958 01:47:34,247 --> 01:47:37,444 Tell the chief you've got all the brains. I'll tell him. 959 01:47:37,967 --> 01:47:41,642 Chief! Halsey's got all the brains. 960 01:47:43,927 --> 01:47:47,715 Ex cept Halsey he doesn't mean a word he says. 961 01:47:48,687 --> 01:47:50,484 Which is why he sounds so real. 962 01:47:52,927 --> 01:47:53,803 Real... 963 01:47:54,887 --> 01:47:58,084 Let me show you something about real. 964 01:48:04,127 --> 01:48:07,324 I was a boy. I was eleven years... 965 01:48:11,527 --> 01:48:12,516 Nine. 966 01:48:13,327 --> 01:48:14,680 I was nine. 967 01:48:15,567 --> 01:48:17,046 I caught this big buff 968 01:48:17,647 --> 01:48:19,205 right smack in the middle. 969 01:48:47,887 --> 01:48:50,037 God meant for me to be white. 970 01:48:55,727 --> 01:48:57,479 God meant for me to be white. 971 01:48:58,007 --> 01:48:59,565 And it ain't easy. 972 01:49:00,087 --> 01:49:02,806 I got people with no lives 973 01:49:04,527 --> 01:49:08,076 living through me. Proud people. People to worry about. 974 01:49:10,887 --> 01:49:12,559 And another thing. 975 01:49:13,087 --> 01:49:17,842 My daddy died without seeing me as... as a star. 976 01:49:19,407 --> 01:49:21,637 Profitable, good looking. 977 01:49:22,567 --> 01:49:24,125 Custer was a star. 978 01:49:24,647 --> 01:49:26,478 He was a good man. 979 01:49:27,527 --> 01:49:28,926 He gave coffee and sugar. 980 01:49:29,447 --> 01:49:32,007 Don't. He was a good man. 981 01:49:32,527 --> 01:49:36,042 He gave the Indians reason to be famous. 982 01:49:42,527 --> 01:49:44,324 Damn you! 983 01:49:49,207 --> 01:49:50,560 In 100 years... 984 01:49:53,607 --> 01:49:56,883 ...I'll still be Buffalo Bill... star! 985 01:49:57,407 --> 01:49:59,284 And you'll be the Injun. 986 01:50:02,367 --> 01:50:05,518 My God, look at you. Look at you. 987 01:50:07,887 --> 01:50:10,003 You want to stay the same. 988 01:50:11,087 --> 01:50:13,282 Well, that's going backwards. 989 01:50:16,807 --> 01:50:20,243 Buntline... Oh, damn you, you deserter. 990 01:50:33,567 --> 01:50:35,717 I'm curious, Chief. 991 01:50:36,967 --> 01:50:39,959 My friends are curious. My women are curious. 992 01:50:40,487 --> 01:50:42,603 My fans are curious. 993 01:50:43,127 --> 01:50:45,357 And they pay me for it. 994 01:50:45,887 --> 01:50:47,843 I give them what they expect. 995 01:50:48,367 --> 01:50:51,165 You can't live up to what you expect. 996 01:50:51,687 --> 01:50:53,917 That makes you more make believe than me. 997 01:50:54,447 --> 01:50:56,915 You don't even know if you're bluffing. 998 01:51:01,287 --> 01:51:02,959 The difference 999 01:51:03,487 --> 01:51:07,526 between a white man and an Injun, in ALL situations 1000 01:51:08,047 --> 01:51:10,322 is that an Injun is red. 1001 01:51:12,767 --> 01:51:15,679 And an Injun is red for a real good reason. 1002 01:51:17,007 --> 01:51:19,475 To tell us apart. 1003 01:51:25,407 --> 01:51:27,762 So we can tell us apart. 1004 01:51:29,887 --> 01:51:31,559 My God 1005 01:51:32,087 --> 01:51:34,317 ain't he riding that horse right? 1006 01:51:35,567 --> 01:51:37,285 If he ain't... 1007 01:51:40,847 --> 01:51:43,122 then how come all of you took him for a king? 1008 01:51:54,087 --> 01:51:55,281 You see 1009 01:52:00,767 --> 01:52:03,725 I ain't got nobody to talk to. 1010 01:52:06,127 --> 01:52:07,446 Ex cept you. 1011 01:52:08,327 --> 01:52:10,079 And you ain't even there. 1012 01:52:11,287 --> 01:52:13,847 Carve it. 1013 01:52:15,807 --> 01:52:19,163 Yeah, carve it... all of us. 1014 01:52:20,607 --> 01:52:22,882 Carve our names. 1015 01:52:23,407 --> 01:52:25,159 And celebrate the event. 1016 01:52:25,767 --> 01:52:27,997 Ladies and gentlemen. 1017 01:52:28,887 --> 01:52:32,960 For the first time in the history of show business, Nate Salsbury 1018 01:52:33,487 --> 01:52:36,206 and William F. Cody present a conflict 1019 01:52:36,727 --> 01:52:40,515 between two of the greatest warriors in western civilization 1020 01:52:41,047 --> 01:52:43,515 staged with spectacular realism. 1021 01:52:44,047 --> 01:52:48,438 Behold Chief Sitting Bull warrior of the western plains 1022 01:52:48,967 --> 01:52:52,004 who has murdered more white men than any other redskin 1023 01:52:52,527 --> 01:52:55,564 spoiled more white women than any other redskin. 1024 01:52:56,087 --> 01:52:58,965 This bloodthirsty leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux 1025 01:52:59,487 --> 01:53:02,604 has challenged Buffalo Bill to a duel to the death! 1026 01:53:03,127 --> 01:53:06,085 Sitting Bull is played by William Halsey. 1027 01:53:16,847 --> 01:53:20,920 Buffalo Bill, called "Pahaska" which means "long hair" in Sioux 1028 01:53:21,447 --> 01:53:24,200 accepts the challenge for his beloved country.