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And now, "Colt .45"

A Warner Bros. television production.

Colt !

Just a moment, is that your trunk ?

- Yes. - Take it down.

Well, isn't this the Deadwood stage ?

Yes, but I've got an army order here requisitioning that stage

for government business.

What about me ? I've got to get to Deadwood.

My home's there, my family.

Fine, if you can handle a gun.

- Sure, right here. - Alright.

Sorry, ma'am, we can't take you

the Indians are acting up and it's a very important job.

- Who are you ? - I'm Captain Christopher Colt.

There's been an outbreak of smallpox in Deadwood.

I know that.

I'm to pick up a doctor here and get him through

to Deadwood with the vaccine.

Captain Colt, have you been vaccinated yet ?

'It doesn't pay to take any chances.'

- You're not the... - The name is Dr. Ellen McGraw.

Now, get your sleeve rolled up.

The smallpox germ can kill you

just as dead as an Indian bullet.

I do believe he's asleep.

'Well, with a job like that, the man has to learn'

to relax when he can.

You know, it beats me all to thunderation

how somebody like you should turn out to be a doctor.

It's perfectly natural, in my family we've always been.

My grandfather, my father, my uncle

and both my brothers.

Yeah, but you're a woman.

That's one thing I couldn't help.

You know, you remind me of my little girl.

Just about the same age too.

I sure hope, no children of mine caught the sickness.

Oh, I hope so too.

No wonder you're so anxious to get home.

Yeah, on top of that since those doings at the Little Bighorn

them Indians think they're right to chance every pale face

out of the Black Hills.

That's why this vaccine has got

to reach Deadwood at any cost.

What happened ?

Guard's been shot off the box. Look.

Get down.

They got the driver.

Hyah !

Do you think we have a chance ?

If they don't shoot the horses.

Indian pony's no match for these stage company teams

over a distance.

Hyah !

They're falling back. We're gonna make it.

Do you hear me, gal.

We got through. They didn't get our hair that time.

- What happened ? - What's it look like ?

- We run into trouble. - Indian trouble ?

Guard got killed and driver's inside

with a bullet that needs taking out.

- Can you give us a hand ? - Yeah, sure.

Are you sure you can manage ?

You take care of your job, captain.

- I'll handle mine. - Fair enough.

You know, that's a mighty fine girl.

Young fellow could do a lot worse for himself ?

Oh, I forget, vaccination's starting to take.

Hey, I'll help you with him, his arm's sore.

Yeah.

We've got to go on right away, can you get another driver ?

Well, I'm afraid not.

It's very important government business

there's a $50 bonus in it for him.

I'm sorry, there ain't nobody here.

Just me and the old guy that works in the stable.

- We've got to go on. - Well, go right ahead.

You seem to be handled them ribbons alright.

I can get you a fresh team, but that's all I can do.

I'll take that job.

- You ? - Best driver in these parts.

I've skinned army mules.

And after that, a little six horse team ain't nothing.

How about it ?

Well, thanks just the same.

Now, how about it.

I don't care how good you are.

This is Indian country and I've already got

one woman to look after. Sorry.

Nobody looks after me.

I not only out-drive, I out-shoot any man I ever met.

Now, I heard you say something about $50.

Well, I can use it.

What's your name anyway ?

Martha Jane Cannary.

But mostly folks call me Calamity.

- Calamity Jane ? - That's me.

I was supposed to meet a fellow here and take a freight wagon

to South Pass for him.

Injun's must have scared him out.

Now, I need a job.

Alright, Calamity, you've got one.

It's an emergency, I'm taking some vaccines to Deadwood.

If we spell each other driving we can make good time.

It's a deal.

I'll see about changing the team.

And I'll make sure they give us good ones.

Fine.

Hey, what's your name.

Christopher Colt.

Oh, I'm sorry about your hat.

Hope I didn't hurt it none.

I don't think so.

Hey, Sam, get some fresh horses over here.

And careful what you give us.

Hello, Calamity.

- Tell me your driving us. - Hi there, Jud.

Say, who's that Colt fella ?

Don't see many as good looking as that around here.

Fixing to grab him ?

Oh, go on. I just asked a question.

- Say, doctor ? - Yes.

I'm afraid that I..

You certainly did a good job on that driver in there.

Thank you. I take that for a real compliment.

It was meant to be.

Are we gonna stand around here all night ?

I wanna start earning my money.

Calamity Jane, Dr. Ellen McGraw.

- Hello. - Hi, doc.

Come on, let's go.

What's the matter, did I hurt you ?

It's his vaccination.

Have you been vaccinated yet ?

No. And I'm not gonna be.

I can't drive with a bunged up arm.

Well, as a doctor I simple can't let you go into Deadwood.

Who's going in.

You can be Florence Nightingale if you want.

I'll take you to the edge of camp.

But I wouldn't go nearer than that for love, nor money.

Well, that's settled, let's get started.

I thought I was supposed to drive.

You can, later.

- You married, Chris ? - Nope.

Got a girl somewhere though I bet.

Real fancy one.

Chris, look.

Smoke signal.

'Means trouble for somebody.'

We're heading right into it.

More smoke yonder.

Hyah ! Come on, gid up.

How far is it to the next station ?

About five miles, maybe.

If we last that long, we can get fresh teams there.

Chris, look. The station agent.

Looks like they've already been here.

Stay in the coach.

What'll we do ?

Well, the stock's been run off.

We'll have to manage with what we have.

These horses look about done for.

We'll just have to hold-up a while

and wait till they're able to go on.

Well, I'll rustle around

see if there's any feed left for 'em.

See if you can dig up a spade or something.

Looks like we stay a spell.

Let's make ourselves useful.

Well, it's all we can do.

Still worried about those smoke signals.

Wish I knew what was going on out there.

Yeah, I..

Hey, do you smell something ?

- Coffee. - Coffee.

Come and get it.

Somebody's got to keep watch.

If you can pour me a cup of that coffee

I'll stand the first trick.

Doc did the cooking.

My coffee taste like gun oil.

Please don't.

No. No !

- No ! No ! - Doc. Doc. Doc.

Wake up.

It's alright now.

You're just having a bad dream.

I'm sorry.

I guess, I'm just not accustomed...

Reckon what you've seen today is enough to give 'em to you.

But not you, Calamity.

Nothing seems to bother you.

- You're strong and... - Tough.

Yeah. Like whang leather.

Now, you try to get some sleep while you can.

- You need it. - Thanks.

- Nightmare ? - Yeah.

Well, if I could sleep I'll probably have one myself.

- Where's Colt ? - Standing watch.

You know, she's a remarkable young woman

for all the risk she's taking.

Well, she ain't the only one.

Well, it's different with you and me.

She's.. Well, she's a la..

Lady ?

And I ain't.

Thanks.

Calamity, I..

I thought you were asleep.

The doc is, I never did need much.

- Still quiet ? - Not a sound.

- Chris ? - Yeah.

If I was to ask you a question.

Would you answer me honest ?

I'll try to.

What's wrong with me ?

- I dunno what you mean. - Yes, you do.

I can't even make you look at me twice.

Suppose I was different.

If I wore skirts and knew how to cook like the doc

would that help any ?

Well, nobody really changes.

Put skirts on you and you wouldn't be Calamity Jane.

I like you the way you are.

Not as well as you do the doc.

I guess I got my answer.

Calamity.

I wouldn't hurt you for anything.

I'm a man who's married to my job.

A dangerous one, but it has to be done.

So you see, I can't change either.

- What's that ? - Indians.

Bowlus.

What's going on ?

'Those are white men.'

Let's give them some cover.

I never thought we'd make that one.

They'll more than likely be back, they've seen our horses.

Who are you ?

My name's Hooker.

This is Nick Pines and Ed Johnson.

We're prospectors.

Let me have a look at your arm.

- I'm a doctor. - You're kidding.

Go ahead.

Nick, go put our brunks over with the rest.

Come back and stand lookout.

Don't know what it means, but we sure heard

a mess of gun fire off east a while ago.

Sounded like a pitch battle.

Could be that's what it was.

The army's been trying to force a fight for over a month now.

Wait a minute, the smoke signals.

Well, we knew they meant something.

Maybe that was it.

- Ain't you through yet ? - Just finished.

I don't think that'll bother you now.

- Let's get out of this. - We're safer here.

What do you think of those three ?

Look like prospectors to you ?

Well, they don't look like much, but they double our number.

Chris, look alive.

They're after the horses.

They're pulling out.

I don't like it. They give up too easy.

No, they act like men who've already lost one fight

and no stomach for more.

- How is he ? - I think he'll be alright.

What do you say.

We may have a chance to get through if we're game.

Well, it's a gamble. But we'll stick with you.

Anything you say, Chris.

Let's get started.

Wait a minute, Colt.

Three of us are going out, doing a little scouting.

Going up on the rim, see if we can catch sight of anything.

Do you think that's wise ?

We'll be safe if we stick together.

We stick with you and we'll be like sitting duck

anytime those devils wanna jump us.

And we don't approve of that.

Johnson, cover the right flank.

We'll circle to the left

We'll join up with you later. Let's go.

You shouldn't let them go.

They won't come back and you know it.

Yeah, maybe it's just as well

there's no point in trying to hold them.

Hyah !

Chris, look.

It's up to you, Calamity. Keep working that rifle.

Oh, Mr. Bowlus, please you can't.

We gotta keep praying

that Colt was right.

Them savages had enough fight for one day.

Well, take it.

Keep 'em running.

Let me have those lines, Captain Colt.

Just sit back and relax and enjoy

the nice quiet country side.

What.. They're gone, Mr. Bowlus.

They just disappeared.

Yeah. I guess Colt was right.

Army must have given them a real shellacking.

Does that mean we're in the clear ?

I guess so.

Whoa !

Look yonder.

- What happened ? - What's all the shooting about ?

What do you care. Now, that it's over.

We ran into a small war party of Indians.

We figure the road's clear ahead.

And the next stop's Deadwood.

Not so fast. Drop your guns, Colt.

- You too, Calamity. - You heard him.

What're you after ?

Well, just that we want our pay

for helping you get through.

There's a full box of vaccine there in that coach.

'We figured it'll bring just about any price'

"we want 10 ask for it in Deadwood."

- So that's it. - Yeah.

And our price is gonna be every ounce of gold they got in camp.

You'll never get away with it.

You aiming to stop us ?

Get that box, Nick.

Whoa !

This is as far as you go.

Deadwood's closed. We got smallpox.

Well, we've got the vaccine and a doctor.

Hey, it's finally come through.

How is he now ?

He's sleeping.

The bleeding stopped. I think he'll make it.

- Good enough. - Why, it's Jud Bowlus

He's been shot. Any news about his family ?

Yes, I saw his wife this morning. They're alright.

Are you the doctor ? We can sure use you.

We can use anything we can get.

Doctors, nurses, anything.

Can you get us a wagon, or something to take Jud into camp ?

The stage is turning back.

No. Wait.

- Doc, get out your needle. - Do what ?

There must be some way I can make myself useful.

If you tell me what needs to be done.

I thought you weren't going any further, Calamity

for love nor money.

If I'm a woman I got a right to change my mind, ain't I ?

Better get me vaccinated before I change it back again.

♪ There was a gun that won the west ♪

♪ There was a man among the best ♪

♪ The fastest gun or man alive ♪

♪ A lightning bolt when he drew that Colt .45 ♪

♪ He carried the message of law and of order ♪

♪ Into a wicked land ♪

♪ With a Colt single action army revolver ♪

♪ Blazing from either hand ♪

♪ There was the right, there was the wrong ♪

♪ The gun was quick, the man was strong ♪

♪ And peace was made when they'd arrived ♪

♪ A lightning bolt when he drew that Colt .45 ♪

♪ Colt .45 ♪

♪ Colt .45 ♪