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Days of Buffalo Bill

Name: Days of Buffalo Bill
Director: Thomas Carr
Released: 1946
Duration: 56 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1946

Approved

Director

Thomas Carr

Runtime

56 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Days of Buffalo Bill is a classic mid-century Western that adheres closely to established genre conventions. The narrative centers around a straightforward moral journey for the male protagonist, reinforcing the traditional storytelling of the 1940s. The film fails to offer any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities. It also lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to the homogeneous casting standards of its era. While the female lead influences the protagonist’s development, she does not play a central role in driving the plot.

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Category Breakdown

Does Days of Buffalo Bill have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Days of Buffalo Bill portray gender?

Limited

The female lead plays a key role in the protagonist's moral growth but does not have much control over the story's direction. The male lead drives the main actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Days of Buffalo Bill?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast reflecting the homogeneity of the 1940s. It lacks characters from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

How does Days of Buffalo Bill represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional themes of frontier justice and individual morality, reflecting the cultural norms of the time.

Does Days of Buffalo Bill include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead significantly impacts the protagonist's moral development.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and diverse gender expressions.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles where the male lead dominates the plot.
The film adheres to monolithic casting standards from the 1940s, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
There are no depictions of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In this western, a cowpoke gets in an argument; a scuffle ensues leaving the cowboy to believe that he killed his opponent. He is so wracked with guilt that he travels to the ranch of the dead man's sister, gives himself a new name and begins helping her. Rustlers come; he stops them. Trouble ensues after she learns his true identity. A scuffle ensues. She wings him with a gun; he disarms her. Later she hears the real murderer bragging about his crime during a fight with the hero.

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