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Wyoming Roundup

Name: Wyoming Roundup
Director: Thomas Carr
Released: 1952
Duration: 53 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1952

Passed

Director

Thomas Carr

Runtime

53 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wyoming Roundup is a classic mid-century Western that follows the social norms of its time. The story centers on masculine leadership, law enforcement, and resolving conflicts between ranchers. The film reinforces traditional hierarchies without challenging them. It presents a uniform view of the American West, focusing on establishing order and protecting property rights. Ultimately, the production upholds the cultural norms of the early 1950s through conventional casting and narrative clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wyoming Roundup have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Wyoming Roundup portray gender?

Limited

Men play the leading roles in the story, such as Whip and Bob. The narrative emphasizes masculine leadership and frontier justice over other gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wyoming Roundup?

Minimal

The casting reflects the homogeneous society typical of 1950s Westerns. There are no diverse racial backgrounds or non-Anglo-Saxon characters in prominent roles.

How does Wyoming Roundup represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot celebrates the ranching lifestyle and the protection of property. It upholds traditional Western values and local law enforcement.

Does Wyoming Roundup include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by their ability to perform the physical demands of the Western genre.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear example of the traditional narrative structures of mid-century Westerns.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, showing a homogeneous society.
Gender roles are limited, with ability to act almost entirely given to male characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When newcomers Whip and Bob break up a saloon fight they are made town Marshals. This puts then in the middle of the range war between large ranch owner Howard and the small ranchers. Everyone thinks Howard is the culprit but Whip believes otherwise.

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