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Black Aces

Name: Black Aces
Director: Lesley Selander, Buck Jones
Released: 1937
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1937

Passed

Director

Lesley Selander, Buck Jones

Runtime

58 minutes

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Black Aces is a typical 1930s B-Western that emphasizes traditional genre elements over social complexity. The narrative revolves around masculine archetypes, focusing on ranch ownership, murder, and pursuing outlaws. The film upholds the social hierarchies of its time. It does not represent LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, or diverse racial groups, instead focusing on a white, male-dominated perspective. Ultimately, the film serves as a conventional moral tale about clearing one's name. It does not seek to challenge or broaden the demographic norms of the period.

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Category Breakdown

Does Black Aces have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It follows the typical romantic and social structures of 1930s cinema.

How does Black Aces portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes male-driven conflicts such as ranch ownership and chasing gangs. This focus on masculine competition supports traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Black Aces?

Minimal

The narrative centers on a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon perspective. There is no indication of non-white involvement or diverse casting.

How does Black Aces represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot adheres to traditional Western values concerning property rights and personal justice. It presents a conventional moral story within a standard social framework.

Does Black Aces include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative. The story does not address disability in any way.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional Western narrative focused on justice and clearing one's name.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diversity in gender, race, and LGBTQ+ representation.
The narrative reinforces traditional social hierarchies rather than exploring diverse perspectives.
There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Len Stoddard wins Ted Ames ranch in a poker game he sends his brother Jake along with Ted to take over the ranch. When Jake is found murdered he offers a reward for the capture of Ted who now is believed to be a member of the Black Aces gang. Ted finds the probable location of the gang's hideout and sets out to clear himself.

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