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Wild Horse Round-Up

Name: Wild Horse Round-Up
Director: Alan James
Released: 1936
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1936

Approved

Director

Alan James

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wild Horse Round-Up is a standard 1930s B-movie Western that adheres strictly to the genre's traditional clichés. The narrative is built around land ownership, masculine heroism, and clear moral dichotomies. The film lacks any intentionality to disrupt social expectations. It operates within the constraints typical of the studio system during this period. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre piece that reinforces established hierarchies rather than offering nuanced perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Horse Round-Up have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on ranch disputes and masculine conflict. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters within the narrative.

How does Wild Horse Round-Up portray gender?

Limited

The plot centers on male-driven conflict and the rivalry between Doan and Jack Benson. It reinforces traditional gender roles through its focus on ranching and justice.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Horse Round-Up?

Limited

The story reflects the era's predominantly white storytelling standards. There is no evidence of non-white characters holding positions of influence in the conflict.

How does Wild Horse Round-Up represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a conventional Western morality framework. It emphasizes property protection and the restoration of the status quo through law and order.

Does Wild Horse Round-Up include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, traditional Western morality framework centered on justice and order.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and fails to include non-white characters with influence.
The story relies heavily on masculine-coded domains, offering little representation for women.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.

Official Synopsis

Doan is trying to get control of the valley by having his night riders drive the ranchers out. Jack Benson hires on at the Williams ranch, the one ranch Doan must have. When Benson learns that Doan is the boss of the night riders, he joins up with him. He has a plan that both saves Williams' ranch and also brings Doan to justice.

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