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The Range Feud

Name: The Range Feud
Director: D. Ross Lederman
Released: 1931
Duration: 64 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1931

Director

D. Ross Lederman

Runtime

64 minutes

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The Range Feud is a typical Western film that upholds the social structures of 1931. It follows a conventional mystery-romance framework without challenging established cultural norms. The narrative centers on traditional Western clichés, focusing on male-driven conflict and heterosexual romance. It lacks the depth or intentionality needed to offer a diverse perspective. Ultimately, the film aligns with the homogeneous casting and rigid gender hierarchies common in early Hollywood Westerns.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Range Feud have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It features a traditional romantic relationship between Clint Turner and Judy.

How does The Range Feud portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles adhere to traditional structures. Judy plays a central role in the plot but her character is closely tied to the male protagonist's journey, lacking independent development.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Range Feud?

Limited

The film likely reflects the homogeneous casting practices of the early 1930s. It centers on Anglo-Saxon protagonists typical of the Western genre during this period.

How does The Range Feud represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes restoring legal order and truth. Conflict is framed through individual guilt and the legal process, avoiding criticism of Western institutions.

Does The Range Feud include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the character descriptions or plot summary.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused mystery-romance framework centered on justice and law enforcement.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse ethnic groups.
Gender roles remain traditional, with female characters primarily serving as plot motivators for men.
The narrative does not challenge or critique the social hierarchies of the Western genre.

Official Synopsis

Clint Turner is arrested for the murder of his girlfriend Judy's father, a rival rancher who was an enemy of his own father, and his best friend, Sheriff Buck Gordon sets out to find the real killer in the face of pressure for a quick lynching of Clint.

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