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The Roundup

Name: The Roundup
Director: Lesley Selander
Released: 1941
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1941

Approved

Director

Lesley Selander

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Roundup is a classic mid-century Western that closely follows the social structures of its time. It functions as a traditional genre piece, focusing on straightforward conflict and well-known archetypes rather than structural complexity. The film reinforces standard depictions of authority and gender roles. Instead of challenging societal norms, it operates within the conventions of the Western genre, emphasizing traditional romance and law enforcement. Overall, the work lacks multi-layered complexity. It serves as a product of its time, highlighting traditional storytelling and the maintenance of established social orders.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Roundup have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships. The central romance follows traditional dating norms and assumes everyone is straight.

How does The Roundup portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow traditional hierarchies. The female lead sets off the main events, but the male characters take the lead in action and decision-making.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Roundup?

Minimal

The film features a cast that is overwhelmingly white, typical of productions from the early 1940s. The frontier is portrayed through a predominantly Anglo-Saxon lens without much racial diversity.

How does The Roundup represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western values and emphasizes the stability of social institutions. It presents a moral framework centered on law and order.

Does The Roundup include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a narrative device or plot point.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional Western narrative centered around established genre archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial diversity and does not include characters of color with significant roles.
Gender roles are limiting, with physical ability to act mostly belonging to male characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The story does not include any characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A woman's believed-dead cowhand beau shows up on her wedding day to cause trouble.

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