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Sky High Corral

Name: Sky High Corral
Director: Clifford Smith
Released: 1926
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1926

Passed

Director

Clifford Smith

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sky High Corral is a typical silent-era Western that follows the genre conventions of its time. The narrative centers on a traditional conflict between a forest ranger and a rancher, using this conflict as a backdrop for a conventional romance. The film does not disrupt social or cultural norms. It upholds the era's established hierarchies, focusing on Anglo-Saxon protagonists and patriarchal structures that prioritize property rights and federal authority over diverse perspectives. Overall, the film operates as a standard genre piece of its time. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse racial groups, or characters with disabilities, reflecting the limited social scope of 1920s frontier cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sky High Corral have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships. The story follows a typical love story between the male lead and the female lead.

How does Sky High Corral portray gender?

Limited

Shasta's role is mainly as a romantic interest within a male-dominated storyline. Her actions seem centered around domestic concerns rather than having her own independent goals.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sky High Corral?

Minimal

The film likely reflects the homogeneous casting practices of the 1920s. It centers on traditional Western characters without showing any diverse casting.

How does Sky High Corral represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes traditional views on law and land ownership. The tension between ranching and federal authority serves as a typical dramatic conflict.

Does Sky High Corral include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a part of the story.

Present on Screen

Provides a clear, traditional romantic arc between the leads.
Establishes a classic Western conflict between individual rights and government authority.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful roles for female characters beyond romantic involvement.
Does not include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When the Government incorporates Bill Hayden's ranch into a Federal game preserve, Jack McCabe, a forest ranger, is sent to serve an eviction notice on Hayden and his daughter, Shasta. Hayden resists the order, and Jack falls in love with Shasta.

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