A Son of the Plains
1931
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Representation Score
Minimal
1930
PassedDirector
Bruce Mitchell
Runtime
66 minutes
Average Rating
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The Lonesome Trail follows a standard 1930s Western formula with a white male hero and villain. A woman is present in the main cast, but the plot summary does not indicate she drives the action. Yakima Canutt’s role adds some ethnic diversity to the supporting cast. The story relies on traditional moral lines without challenging social norms. Evidence for this specific title is thin, so scores reflect the limited available details.
Category Breakdown
No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex romance appear in the film. The story focuses on a mystery involving a bandit and a ranch partnership.
A woman, Martha Rankin, appears in the top cast, but the plot centers on men as the hero, villain, and bandit. Her specific role or influence on the story is not detailed in available summaries.
The cast includes Yakima Canutt as "Two-Gun," suggesting a Native American character in a supporting role. The rest of the billed cast appears to be white, fitting typical Western casting of the era.
The film upholds traditional Western values, featuring a clear hero and villain dynamic. The narrative resolves around exposing a criminal partner, reinforcing conventional ideas of justice and ranch life.
No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the cast or plot summary. The story does not address disability themes.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Mysterious bandit has been holding up express shipments from the ranches. The girl's father has a partner who is really the villain, saving the hero who of course is suspected of being the bandit.
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