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Marshal of Cedar Rock

Name: Marshal of Cedar Rock
Director: Harry Keller
Released: 1953
Duration: 54 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1953

Passed

Director

Harry Keller

Runtime

54 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Marshal of Cedar Rock is a typical mid-century B-Western that follows the established genre conventions of its time. The narrative revolves around male characters fighting over land and railroad profits. It centers on the roles of male characters like Rocky and Bill Anderson. Since the film adheres to the studio system standards of 1953, it does not challenge the social hierarchies of the era. Instead, it presents a straightforward morality play that upholds the demographic and social norms of the time. Ultimately, the film exemplifies the traditional structure of the Western genre, emphasizing authority and property over diverse or complex social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Marshal of Cedar Rock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond assuming everyone is straight or cisgender. It sticks to the traditional romantic and social structures of 1953 cinema.

How does Marshal of Cedar Rock portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male characters taking control through physical confrontations with other men. It reinforces the idea of male leadership and authority that was common in mid-century films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Marshal of Cedar Rock?

Limited

The film reflects the typical demographics of Western genre movies from the era. It likely has a mostly white cast without showing much diversity in ethnicity.

How does Marshal of Cedar Rock represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a traditional Western framework centered around property and local order. It highlights individual justice without questioning the broader Western institutions.

Does Marshal of Cedar Rock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Such elements do not play a significant role in the plot.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, linear morality play consistent with the established Western genre of the 1950s.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character representation and does not challenge traditional social or gender hierarchies.
The film adheres to homogeneous casting practices typical of its era, offering little ethnic or cultural variety.

Official Synopsis

Banker Mason is after the ranchers land so he can resell it to the railroad for a profit. He has the railroad agent killed and replaces him with his stooge who then offers even less than Mason. But Rocky eventually suspects Mason and when Bill Anderson informs him the agent is a fake, they head out after Mason

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