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Ricochet Romance

Name: Ricochet Romance
Director: Charles Lamont
Released: 1954
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1954

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Director

Charles Lamont

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ricochet Romance is a conventional 1954 Western comedy that adheres to the social and narrative norms of its time. While it offers a slight departure from standard gender roles through its female protagonist, it remains limited by its homogeneous casting and traditional values.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ricochet Romance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories.

How does Ricochet Romance portray gender?

Fair

The outspoken lead role played by Marjorie Main challenges the ranch's social order by making the men take responsibility. However, the plot still focuses on traditional marriage goals.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ricochet Romance?

Minimal

The film follows the era's standard casting practices and lacks a diverse ethnic representation.

How does Ricochet Romance represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes mid-century Western values, focusing on property restoration and traditional family units. It does not explore secular or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Ricochet Romance include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead takes charge and organizes the male characters effectively.
The protagonist challenges traditional gender hierarchies by making the men contribute to the ranch.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's homogeneous casting standards.
The narrative focuses on traditional romantic and capitalist values without offering broader social perspectives.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or stories.

Official Synopsis

Marjorie Main is the whole show in the Universal programmer Ricochet Romance. Playing the outspoken new cook at a rundown dude ranch, Marjorie forces everyone around her to pitch in and bring some life back into the place. She also sets her sights on old layabout Chill Wills, scheming to rope the critter into marriage. Veteran comedy director Charles W. Lamont moves the proceedings along with style, never missing an opportunity for a low-comedy slapstick turn. The most surprising aspect of Ricochet Romance is that it is not an entry in Marjorie Main's Ma and Pa Kettle series.

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