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King of the Pecos

Name: King of the Pecos
Director: Joseph Kane
Released: 1936
Duration: 54 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1936

Director

Joseph Kane

Runtime

54 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

King of the Pecos is a classic 1930s B-Western that upholds existing social and power structures. The story revolves around traditional ideas of masculinity, property, and racial uniformity. The film follows established genre conventions, emphasizing clear moral contrasts rather than challenging social norms. It centers Anglo-Saxon perspectives as the default social norm of the era. Overall, the work does not significantly disrupt conventional cultural or gendered expectations, serving as a typical product of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does King of the Pecos have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities. It stays within a traditional 1930s framework without any queer themes.

How does King of the Pecos portray gender?

Limited

Male characters drive the story through physical strength and defending territory. Women are mostly in supporting roles, serving as domestic caretakers or romantic interests.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King of the Pecos?

Minimal

The cast is mainly white, focusing on settlers and ranchers. Non-white characters have little influence or depth in the story.

How does King of the Pecos represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights traditional Western values such as property rights and frontier justice. It supports the idea of land ownership and individualistic justice.

Does King of the Pecos include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by the physical demands of the Western genre.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear moral contrast between the law-abiding rancher and the profit-driven antagonist.

Limited or Absent

The narrative should give more meaningful roles to non-white characters.
Female characters should have more diverse and prominent roles.
Include representation of physical and neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Profiteer Alexander Stiles lays claim to a million acres of range in the Pecos River country, but a rancher named Claybor stands in his way as he has already claimed the water-rich location of Sweetwater as his own.

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