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Landrush

Name: Landrush
Director: Vernon Keays
Released: 1946
Duration: 53 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1946

Passed

Director

Vernon Keays

Runtime

53 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Landrush is a quintessential B-movie Western that prioritizes genre formulas over social subversion. The film relies on established archetypes, such as the masked hero and the buffoonish sidekick, to drive its plot. Because it was produced in 1946, the film operates within the restrictive social codes of its time, reinforcing traditional hierarchies regarding gender, race, and cultural expansionism rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the film serves as a period-accurate example of mid-century genre filmmaking, offering a predictable experience that upholds the status quo of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Landrush have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the rigid social and cinematic codes of the 1940s. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge traditional sexual norms.

How does Landrush portray gender?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional gender hierarchies with a male protagonist as the primary agent of justice. The presence of a comical sidekick reinforces standard masculine archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Landrush?

Limited

The film likely reflects standard mid-1940s casting practices centered on Anglo-Saxon protagonists. There is no indication of a diverse cast or characters of color with significant influence.

How does Landrush represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story functions as a classic Western that validates traditional social orders and frontier justice. It lacks any evidence of anti-institutional or secular sentiment.

Does Landrush include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a clear, formulaic experience for fans of traditional Western genre clichés.

Limited or Absent

Lacks nuanced exploration of gender roles, relying instead on hero and buffoon archetypes.
Conforms to homogeneous casting norms of the 1940s without racial diversity.
Reinforces traditional social hierarchies and Western expansionism rather than offering diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The Durango Kid rides again in Columbia's Landrush. As ever, the masked do-gooder, alias Steve Harmon, is played by Charles Starrett. Bringing up the rear in every sense of the word is Harmon's comical sidekick Smiley Burnette. In this outing, Harmon dons his Durango garb to rescue a group of homesteaders from scurrilous villains. Musical relief is provided by Ozie Waters and his Colorado Rangers.

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