handling of the extras in the big sets" as well "the firm handling of the individual drama". He also describes his pleasure in the acting of Cooper and Bickford as well as the "unexpected trace of sophistication" in Antheil's soundtrack for the film. It was nominated for the American Film Institute's 2008 AFI's 10 Top 10 in the Western film category. References External links The Plainsman on Lux Radio Theater: May 31, 1937 The Plainsman article at Turner Classic Movies 1936 films American biographical films American black-and-white films Films directed by Cecil B. DeMille Films scored by George Antheil 1936 Western (genre) films Cultural depictions of Buffalo Bill Cultural depictions of Calamity Jane Cultural depictions of Wild Bill Hickok Fictional depictions of Abraham Lincoln in film Cultural depictions of George Armstrong Custer Films shot in Utah American Western (genre) films Paramount Pictures films Revisionist Western (genre) films 1930s American films