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Lust for Gold

Name: Lust for Gold
Director: S. Sylvan Simon
Released: 1949
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1949

Director

S. Sylvan Simon

Runtime

90 minutes

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Lust for Gold is a traditional Western that follows the cinematic and social norms of 1949. The story relies on well-established genre clichés and typical character types, focusing on individual quests rather than challenging social hierarchies. While Ida Lupino's character offers a minor deviation from traditional gender roles, her active and morally ambiguous role does not extend to broader critiques of the era's masculine-dominated frontier society. The film lacks diverse representation, centering white protagonists in a homogeneous environment.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lust for Gold have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between the main character and a married treasure hunter, staying within the traditional boundaries of the mid-century Western genre.

How does Lust for Gold portray gender?

Fair

Ida Lupino's character stands out for her independence and active role in the story. She challenges the stereotype of the passive female observer, but the overall social structure still emphasizes traditional masculine dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lust for Gold?

Minimal

The cast is primarily made up of white actors, reflecting the production standards of 1949. The story does not include meaningful representation of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Lust for Gold represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines themes of greed and moral ambiguity within a lawless frontier setting. However, it portrays the pursuit of gold through individual struggles rather than critiquing the broader societal issues.

Does Lust for Gold include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible, are shown with significant roles or identities defined by physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

Ida Lupino's character demonstrates significant independence and active involvement in the plot.
Her character disrupts the passive female observer stereotype through her pursuit of wealth.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.
It does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
The narrative fails to feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of the mine has lead her to double-cross her husband.

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