I sincerely doubt any cavalry fort in the nineteenth century would have girlfriends or wives of the soldiers living there on the base. Most likely they would live in the nearest town or city, even in a different state if the territory wasn't settled. Easy chances were handed out to kill the renegade warrior Black Eagle, but refused to stretch out the running time. Lola Albright is almost unrecognizable in a heavy dress and makeup of the time period the film is set.