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Beyond the Sacramento

Name: Beyond the Sacramento
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Released: 1940
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1940

Approved

Director

Lambert Hillyer

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Beyond the Sacramento is a conventional B-Western that operates strictly within the established social hierarchies of 1940. The plot centers on male protagonists and antagonists, focusing on themes of deception and frontier justice. The film lacks characters reflecting multiple aspects of diversity or any attempt to challenge systemic norms. Instead, it reinforces the traditional moral frameworks and social structures prevalent in early Hollywood Westerns. Ultimately, the film serves as a genre piece that prioritizes standard formulas of reputation and community enforcement over diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond the Sacramento have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It adheres to the straight-centered social archetypes typical of 1940s Western cinema.

How does Beyond the Sacramento portray gender?

Limited

Men play the primary roles, focusing on Bill and his male antagonists. Female characters do not seem to have significant narrative influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond the Sacramento?

Limited

The story is set in a traditional Western context. It likely reinforces the era's standard homogeneous casting rather than providing diverse ethnic representation.

How does Beyond the Sacramento represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story reinforces mid-century values regarding civic integrity and community standards. It focuses on restoring social order through the exposure of criminals.

Does Beyond the Sacramento include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the plot.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, traditional narrative of frontier justice and moral reckoning.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks female influence and diverse racial or LGBTQ+ representation.
The narrative adheres strictly to the homogeneous social norms of its era.

Official Synopsis

Bill learns that two con artists whom he has dealt with before are at it again. Crowley runs the saloon and Adams the newspaper and both are highly respected by the citizens. Bill has foiled their schemes before and this time he breaks into Adams' office and resets the front page saying Adams confesses to be a fugitive criminal. When the citizens gather the next day the end is near for Adams and Crowley.

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