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Plainsman and The Lady is an American western film, released in 1946, directed by Joseph Kane and starring Bill Elliott, Vera Ralston, Gail Patrick, and Joseph Schildkraut. The film tells the story of a Union Officer, Wild Bill Hickok (Bill Elliott) who falls in love with a Czech immigrant, Tonia Robles (Vera Ralston). The film is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, and follows the adventures of Wild Bill as he struggles to differentiate between his love and his duties as an officer.

The film opens with Wild Bill arriving in Abilene, Kansas, where his first act is to break up a brawl between some roughnecks. Here, he meets Tonia Robles, who is the daughter of a Czech immigrant. Tonia is in town with her father to sell horses to the Union Army. Wild Bill is immediately smitten with the beautiful Tonia, but their love must be put on hold as the General enlists him to track down a dangerous Confederate leader, Jack Slade (Joseph Schildkraut).

Wild Bill sets off in search of Jack, who is hiding in a nearby town. There, he finds Jack's hideout and engages him in a fierce gunfight. Wild Bill manages to kill Jack, but not before Jack's accomplice wounds Wild Bill, leaving him at death's door. Tonia comes to Wild Bill's aid, and they escape to her father's ranch, where Tonia nurses him back to health.

As the two get closer, Tonia becomes worried that Wild Bill will have to return to duty soon, and he will once again be in danger. However, Wild Bill is convinced that he can balance his love and his duty. He heads back into town, where he meets up with his commanding officer, who is impressed by his bravery and assigns him to be the new sheriff of Abilene.

Wild Bill's new role as sheriff is not an easy one, as he soon finds out the town is plagued by a group of robbers. These robbers are led by none other than Tonia's own father, who is forced into it by a ruthless and opportunistic businessman, Kingfisher (Marc Lawrence). Tonia is heartbroken when she discovers her father's secret, but Wild Bill goes to great lengths to try and stop the robbers and clear her father's name. They succeed in stopping Kingfisher's plan and catching the robbers.

The film ends with Wild Bill offering his resignation to the union army so that he can stay in Abilene with Tonia. While they both agree that things will not always be easy for them, they are ready to face whatever comes their way together. The film ends on a romantic note, with Wild Bill and Tonia riding off into the sunset.

Plainsman and The Lady showcases Bill Elliott's exceptional acting skills, especially in his portrayal of Wild Bill Hickok. He embodies the right amount of toughness and vulnerability, making his portrayal of the character both captivating and believable. Vera Ralston also gives a fantastic performance as Tonia Robles, a strong and independent woman who can hold her own in a room full of men.

Overall, Plainsman and The Lady is a well-crafted western drama, with great acting, intriguing plot twists, and stunning cinematography. It is a film that evokes feelings of love, courage, and patriotism, all wrapped up in a perfect package of cinematic excellence. It is a must-watch for all fans of western movies and anyone who appreciates a good love story.