Buffalo Bill 1910s: Wild West Scout in Motion

Saddle up with William F. Cody—Buffalo Bill—in this silent relic of early motion pictures, filmed at his personal request during a tour with his famed Wild West Show. The footage opens with a vintage title card hailing him as “Pioneer Pony Express Rider, Indian Fighter, and Showman—the Most Famous Scout in American History, the Idol of Young America.” Watch Cody astride his horse, crossing a river with rugged grace, then in semi-close-up as he scouts or breaks away to camp. This rare reel showcases the legendary frontiersman in action, his show’s spectacle shimmering through time. A thrilling find for history buffs, Wild West fans, and silent film enthusiasts, it’s a glimpse of an American icon in his twilight years.