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West of Nevada

Name: West of Nevada
Director: Robert F. Hill
Released: 1936
Duration: 57 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1936

Passed

Director

Robert F. Hill

Runtime

57 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

West of Nevada is a typical 1930s B-Western that emphasizes genre conventions over social complexity. The film relies on clear moral binaries, pitting heroic protagonists against a criminal gang to maintain frontier order. The narrative structure reinforces traditional gender roles and lacks diverse character identities. Ultimately, the film exemplifies the Western genre, focusing on property protection and individual heroism while avoiding any subversion of established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does West of Nevada have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional Western framework that doesn't include LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does West of Nevada portray gender?

Limited

Female characters mainly serve as plot devices to advance male-led action. Haldain's daughter is used by the antagonist to reinforce traditional gender roles, lacking independent roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is West of Nevada?

Limited

The story revolves around a conflict involving gold and banking, reflecting the era's emphasis on Anglo-Saxon dominance without highlighting racial diversity.

How does West of Nevada represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative operates within a classic Western framework emphasizing traditional values such as individual heroism and the defense of private property.

Does West of Nevada include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address themes related to disability.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional Western narrative centered on heroism and frontier order.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks independent roles for female characters, using them primarily as plot devices.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
The narrative lacks racial diversity, adhering to the era's Anglo-Saxon dominance.
The story does not address disability or provide multi-layered complexity.

Official Synopsis

When a gang tries to rob Haldain, Jim and Walla Walla break it up. Haldain is carrying stuffed animals and Jim's suspicion that they are stuffed with gold is soon confirmed. The gang's boss is banker Cutting and he is after Haldain's gold. He also receives Jim's mail at his bank and changes one of Jim's letters to make it look like Jim is after the gold. His sends Haldain's daughter after her father thereby leading the gang to the secret gold field.

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