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West of Cheyenne

Name: West of Cheyenne
Director: Sam Nelson
Released: 1938
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1938

Approved

Director

Sam Nelson

Runtime

59 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

West of Cheyenne is a typical 1938 Western that adheres to the genre conventions and social hierarchies of its time. The plot follows a predictable hero-versus-villain arc centered on ranch ownership and cattle rustling. The film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity, relying on traditional formulas of heroism and straight relationships. Character roles are heavily gendered, with the male protagonist driving the investigation while the female lead remains a passive object of conflict. Overall, the production reflects the demographic and cultural norms of early Hollywood, offering a conventional narrative that reinforces established social structures without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does West of Cheyenne have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between the main character and his girlfriend. There are no characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does West of Cheyenne portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow traditional hierarchies. The female character is kidnapped and acts as a catalyst for male action, rather than an independent agent.

How racially and ethnically diverse is West of Cheyenne?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on ranch ownership and cattle rustling, reflecting the homogeneous demographic norms of 1938. It lacks diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does West of Cheyenne represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a standard Western moral framework centered on property rights and law enforcement. It reinforces established frontier institutions without offering social critique.

Does West of Cheyenne include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis provides no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No assessment of neurodivergence or physical impairment is possible.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear, traditional hero-versus-villain conflict centered on ranch ownership and law enforcement.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks independent roles for women, positioning them as passive victims.
The film does not include diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities, reflecting a narrow demographic scope.
There is no evidence of social critique or disruption of traditional frontier hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Brad Buckner has just bought a ranch. Murdock keeps his rustled cattle on the ranch and sends his men to kill Buckner just as they did the previous owners. But Buckner and his men foil their attempts and decide to search the ranch. To throw Buckner off he kidnaps Buckner's girlfriend and the Sheriff and makes plans to drive the cattle across the border.

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