
West of Cheyenne
1938

Representation Score
Minimal
1938
ApprovedDirector
Sam Nelson
Runtime
57 minutes
Average Rating
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West of the Santa Fe is a classic Western film that upholds traditional social hierarchies. The narrative relies on standard genre clichés, focusing on a male protagonist's quest for justice and retribution. The film adheres to the homogeneous racial and gendered archetypes common in 1938, prioritizing traditional masculine leadership and capitalist interests over diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film supports the status quo of the Western genre rather than challenging or expanding its social boundaries.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any queer narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities. The story focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Lawlor and Madge.
Gender roles in the film strictly adhere to traditional hierarchies. Lawlor is the active male character involved in physical conflicts, while Madge is a passive emotional motivator.
The film seems to follow the homogeneous racial norms typical of 1930s Westerns. There is no indication of a diverse cast with varied ethnic backgrounds.
The story emphasizes traditional Western values such as law, order, and property protection. It reinforces institutional stability through themes of cattle ranching and justice.
The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, mental, or neurodivergent conditions. There is no representation of disability among the cast.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
US marshal Lawlor (Starrett) takes on a gang of cattle rustlers headed by Taylor (Dick Curtis). His reasons are partly personal: Conway (Edward LeSaint), the cattle-baron father of Lawlor's sweetheart Madge (Meredith), has been murdered by Taylor's minions.

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