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Tracy Rides

Name: Tracy Rides
Director: Harry S. Webb
Released: 1935
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

1935

Approved

Director

Harry S. Webb

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tracy Rides is a standard 1930s Western that adheres to the era's established social hierarchies. The plot follows a conventional structure where a male lawman serves as the primary driver of justice and conflict resolution. The film lacks characters with intersecting identities and does not challenge traditional power dynamics. It relies on familiar genre clichés, focusing on a singular moral framework and a narrow focus on straight relationships.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tracy Rides have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot revolves around a traditional engagement between the protagonist and a female character.

How does Tracy Rides portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by male characters, particularly the Sheriff and the accused. The female lead's role is defined by her relationship to the men rather than her own independent actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tracy Rides?

Limited

The narrative likely reflects the homogeneous demographic norms of 1930s Westerns. It lacks evidence of diverse casting or non-white protagonists.

How does Tracy Rides represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story reinforces traditional Western institutions and legal authority. It focuses on moral clarity and the sanctity of a dying man's accusation.

Does Tracy Rides include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, traditional narrative focused on law enforcement and moral justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks independent roles for female characters.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation.
The narrative fails to include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives.
The story does not address disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Sheriff Tom Tracy is summoned to the sheep camp where he finds Old Man Jenkins fatally wounded and, with his dying breath, accuses Ned Hampton, brother of the girl to whom Tom is engaged, of having shot him in the back.

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