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War of the Range

Name: War of the Range
Director: J.P. McGowan
Released: 1933
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1933

Approved

Director

J.P. McGowan

Runtime

59 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

War of the Range is a typical 1930s Western that emphasizes fast-paced action and straightforward moral lessons. The plot revolves around land ownership, property rights, and the tension between established settlers and newcomers. The film upholds traditional social hierarchies without questioning them. It depends on patriarchal family structures and masculine-driven conflict to advance the story. Overall, the film serves as a classic genre piece of its time, sticking to the era's focus on frontier justice and individualist struggle.

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Category Breakdown

Does War of the Range have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on ranching disputes and family bonds. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does War of the Range portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by conflicts among men, such as bosses, fathers, and sons. These roles follow traditional masculine stereotypes without showing women taking a leading role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is War of the Range?

Limited

The narrative centers on the tension between long-time ranchers and new settlers. It does not feature any characters with diverse racial backgrounds or non-Anglo-Saxon actors.

How does War of the Range represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot explores themes of property, lineage, and justice rooted in traditional Western values. It follows the established ideas of frontier justice and individual struggle.

Does War of the Range include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or mental disabilities. Traits related to disabilities do not influence the story's development.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, conflict-driven storyline centered on property rights and family bonds.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities, women with leadership roles, or diverse racial backgrounds.
The narrative adheres strictly to patriarchal structures and traditional masculine stereotypes.

Official Synopsis

Jim Warren is starting a range war by getting his boss Duke Bradley to fence off part of the range used by other ranchers. This pits father against son when Tom Bradley sides with a newly arrived nester family. Then after stealing Duke Bradley's money, Warren frames Duke's son Tom for the theft.

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