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Wild Horse Range

Name: Wild Horse Range
Director: Raymond K. Johnson
Released: 1940
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1940

Approved

Director

Raymond K. Johnson

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wild Horse Range follows the typical structure of a 1940s B-Western, emphasizing traditional masculine roles, property rights, and justice. The plot adheres to established social norms without challenging them. The film upholds the status quo rather than exploring complex, diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Horse Range have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and masculine camaraderie.

How does Wild Horse Range portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes male characters and traditional gender roles. Harriet Morgan, a central figure, is shown mainly in domestic or ranch-related roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Horse Range?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the homogeneous society of 1940s Westerns. There is no representation of non-white cultures.

How does Wild Horse Range represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film promotes traditional Western values such as property ownership and frontier justice. It supports a conventional view of capitalism and livestock protection.

Does Wild Horse Range include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are portrayed as able-bodied frontier figures.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear example of the 1940s B-Western genre and its traditional narrative structure.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing almost entirely on white protagonists and antagonists.
Women are primarily shown in domestic or stabilizing roles, with limited opportunities for authority.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Randall and his sidekick Manny (Frank Yaconelli) played horse traders battling a greedy and unscrupulous rival (Tom London). When some of his stock disappears, Jack follows the trail to a ranch belonging to Harriet Morgan (Marin Sais) and her young niece, Ann (Phyllis Ruth). A white stallion is accused of luring the Morgan mares astray but the horses are in reality being rustled by the ever-present London and his henchman (Charles King).

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