Stagecoach (1939 film)

In June 1880, stage driver Buck prepares a [[stagecoach]] from Tonto, [[Arizona Territory]], to [[Lordsburg, New Mexico]]. Among the passengers are Dallas, a [[prostitute]] driven out of town by the "Law and Order League"; the alcoholic doctor Josiah Boone; snobbish belle Lucy Mallory, who is travelling to join her cavalry officer husband; and diminutive whiskey salesman Samuel Peacock.

In June 1880, stage driver Buck prepares a [[stagecoach]] from Tonto, [[Arizona Territory]], to [[Lordsburg, New Mexico]]. Among the passengers are Dallas, a [[prostitute]] driven out of town by the "Law and Order League"; the alcoholic doctor Josiah Boone; snobbish belle Lucy Mallory, who is travelling to join her cavalry officer husband; and diminutive whiskey salesman Samuel Peacock.

Meanwhile, Henry the "Ringo Kid" has broken out of prison to avenge the murder of his father and brother by Luke Plummer, a dangerous gunslinger who is in Lordsburg with his two brothers. The Plummers also accused Ringo of killing their foreman, which led to Ringo's conviction. Marshal Curley Wilcox decides to [[ride shotgun]] on the stage and find Ringo. [[Cavalry (United States)|U.S. Cavalry]] Lieutenant Blanchard announces that [[Geronimo]] and his [[Apache]] warriors are on the warpath, and Blanchard's troop will provide a temporary escort to Dry Fork station. Hatfield, a chivalrous gambler and former [[Confederate Army]] officer, offers Mallory his protection and climbs aboard. Ellsworth H. Gatewood, an arrogant banker, also boards.

Meanwhile, Henry the "Ringo Kid" has broken out of prison to avenge the murder of his father and brother by Luke Plummer, a dangerous gunslinger who is in Lordsburg with his two brothers. The Plummers also accused Ringo of killing their foreman, which led to Ringo's conviction. Marshal Curley Wilcox decides to [[ride shotgun]] on the stage and find Ringo. [[Cavalry (United States)|U.S. Cavalry]] Lieutenant Blanchard announces that [[Geronimo]] and his [[Apache]] warriors are on the warpath, therefore Blanchard's troop will provide a temporary escort to Dry Fork station. Hatfield, a chivalrous gambler and former [[Confederate Army]] officer, offers Mallory his protection and climbs aboard. Ellsworth H. Gatewood, an arrogant banker, also boards.

En route, the stage encounters Ringo, stranded after his horse went lame. Though Curley and Ringo are friends, Curley takes Ringo into custody. When they reach Dry Fork, they learn the expected cavalry detachment has gone on to Apache Wells station. Most of the party votes to proceed. The group is taken aback when Ringo, unaware of her profession, bonds with Dallas as the journey progresses.

En route, the stage encounters Ringo, stranded after his horse went lame. Though Curley and Ringo are friends, Curley takes Ringo into custody. When they reach Dry Fork, they learn the expected cavalry detachment has gone on to Apache Wells station. Most of the party votes to proceed. The group is taken aback when Ringo, unaware of her profession, bonds with Dallas as the journey progresses.