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Silver Range

Name: Silver Range
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Released: 1946
Duration: 53 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1946

Passed

Director

Lambert Hillyer

Runtime

53 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Silver Range is a typical mid-century Western film that emphasizes genre conventions over complex social issues. The narrative centers on male partnerships and traditional law enforcement, reinforcing the era's cultural norms. The film maintains a straightforward moral framework, contrasting heroes and villains in a clear-cut manner. It adheres to the standard casting practices of its time, lacking diverse ethnic or gender representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Silver Range have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships. It focuses on classic male bonding and teamwork.

How does Silver Range portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters, with no significant roles for women. It centers on the partnership between a cattle buyer and a retired marshal, highlighting male-driven action.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Silver Range?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the demographics of the 1940s. There are no diverse ethnic backgrounds represented among the main or supporting characters.

How does Silver Range represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds a strict moral code, distinguishing clearly between good and evil. It emphasizes the importance of law and order through conflicts between lawful heroes and criminal elements.

Does Silver Range include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of physical or mental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Offers a straightforward, linear storyline consistent with traditional Western themes.

Limited or Absent

Needs to include more significant roles for women.
Should incorporate diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Could benefit from exploring LGBTQ+ identities.
Would improve by introducing a more nuanced moral code.

Official Synopsis

Veteran cowboy star Johnny Mack Brown plays a cattle buyer turned prairie sleuth in this low-budget oater from Monogram, which co-stars perennial old-timer Raymond Hatton as a retired U.S. Marshal assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a rancher. As the two old friends soon learn, a gang of smugglers headed by the town's banker (Frank LaRue) needs the use of the Flying Arrow Ranch for their nefarious purposes.

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