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Trigger Tom

Name: Trigger Tom
Director: Harry S. Webb
Released: 1935
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1935

Approved

Director

Harry S. Webb

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trigger Tom is a product of its time, adhering closely to the traditional clichés of the 1930s Western. The film centers on a conflict involving masculine-coded battles over cattle control and market manipulation, emphasizing genre conventions over social complexity. The narrative structure reinforces existing power dynamics, focusing on male-driven struggles between ranchers and local authorities. It lacks representation of diverse identities, reflecting the homogeneous social standards of the mid-1930s frontier mythos.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trigger Tom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight sexual orientations or same-sex relationships. The storyline adheres to the strict gender binaries prevalent in 1930s cinema.

How does Trigger Tom portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters who navigate conflicts in the cattle market. This setup emphasizes traditional masculine leadership and the dominance of patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trigger Tom?

Minimal

The plot centers on economic hardships faced by ranchers in a Western setting. It likely reflects the predominantly white, Anglo-centric portrayal of the frontier common during this period.

How does Trigger Tom represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative supports established social orders and property rights. It follows a conventional storyline of individual struggle against local corruption, avoiding broader critiques of institutions.

Does Trigger Tom include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the provided narrative details.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear and focused conflict centered on economic control and local corruption within the Western genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks gender diversity, focusing almost exclusively on male protagonists and antagonists.
The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The story upholds traditional social hierarchies without exploring or critiquing them.

Official Synopsis

Tom Hilton and Stub Macey are heading to the Jergenson ranch to buy his cattle. But Jeckyl and Sheriff Slater control the cattle market forcing the ranchers to buy at their price and they intend to keep the newcomers out.

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