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Gangsters of the Frontier

Name: Gangsters of the Frontier
Director: Elmer Clifton
Released: 1944
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1944

Director

Elmer Clifton

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gangsters of the Frontier is a traditional 1940s Western that adheres to mid-century genre conventions. The narrative follows a standard hero-versus-outlaw framework, emphasizing traditional hierarchies and justice. The film reinforces established social archetypes rather than challenging them. It focuses on masculine-coded conflict and the protection of resources through physical action. Due to its homogeneous focus on ranchers and townsmen, the film lacks diverse representation and perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gangsters of the Frontier have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a masculine struggle for territory without addressing any LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Gangsters of the Frontier portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by male protagonists and male-led organizations like the Territorial Rangers. It lacks women's ability to drive the story and challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gangsters of the Frontier?

Limited

The film centers on townsmen and ranchers without highlighting diverse ethnic compositions, suggesting a homogeneous social structure.

How does Gangsters of the Frontier represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie upholds traditional Western values concerning justice and property. It aligns with classic clichés of order through vigilantism and communal defense.

Does Gangsters of the Frontier include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in this film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional Western conflict structure centered on communal defense.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story and diverse ethnic representation.
There is no evidence of non-straight-centered identities or social subversion.

Official Synopsis

Tex put the Kern gang away once but they have returned with reinforcements and have take over the town of Red Rock capturing the townsmen and forcing them to work for them in the gold mines. Dave and Tex then organize the ranchers into the Territorial Rangers. After blowing up the mines to keep the gang from getting the gold, they are ready for the showdown between the two sides. Written by Maurice VanAuken

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