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Prince of the Plains

Name: Prince of the Plains
Director: Philip Ford
Released: 1949
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1949

Approved

Director

Philip Ford

Runtime

59 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Prince of the Plains is a classic Western film that adheres to the conventions of its time. It reinforces the social and demographic hierarchies prevalent in the late 1940s through its traditional Western themes. The narrative centers on individual heroism and the protection of established socioeconomic structures, avoiding any intentional challenge to conventional expectations or systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, the film is a straightforward Western that prioritizes simple justice over complex social or identity-driven narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Prince of the Plains have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities, sticking to traditional views of romance and gender roles.

How does Prince of the Plains portray gender?

Limited

Female characters mainly serve as emotional support rather than active participants in the main conflicts involving land, banking, and law enforcement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Prince of the Plains?

Minimal

The cast reflects the homogenous demographics typical of the 1940s, focusing on a conflict between white ranchers and a criminal gang.

How does Prince of the Plains represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights traditional Western ideas about property rights and frontier justice, emphasizing the restoration of order against individual criminals.

Does Prince of the Plains include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and disability is not a central theme or character element.

Present on Screen

Strictly adheres to the established Western genre conventions of the era.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent non-traditional gender and sexual identities.
Features limited female involvement in the main plot.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in casting.
Provides no representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Banker Ned Owens refuses to call in the many unpaid loans made to the local ranchers as he knows they are being terrorized by a gang of crooks and unable to pay. But the secret leader of the gang is James Taylor large stockholder of the bank.....

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