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Bangville Police

Name: Bangville Police
Director: Henry Lehrman
Released: 1913
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1913

Not Rated

Director

Henry Lehrman

Runtime

8 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bangville Police is a classic example of its time, relying on slapstick comedy to reinforce traditional social hierarchies. The narrative depends on well-known clichés, such as the damsel in distress and the heroic lawman, to advance the plot. Although the female lead has the power to start the story, the film ultimately focuses on maintaining social order and masculine protection. The story does not aim to challenge conventional expectations about race, gender, or institutional authority. Overall, the film reflects the early 20th-century status quo, highlighting the effectiveness of law enforcement and the nuclear family unit.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bangville Police have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, which was typical of early 20th-century cinema.

How does Bangville Police portray gender?

Limited

A female character starts the plot, but her role is defined by her vulnerability. The resolution depends on masculine authority figures, like the police chief, to provide safety.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bangville Police?

Minimal

The cast likely mirrors the demographic norms of 1913, with no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Bangville Police represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western values and emphasizes the importance of the nuclear family. It also supports the stability of law enforcement and family protection.

Does Bangville Police include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist initiates the plot by recognizing the threat and seeking help.

Limited or Absent

The film leans on traditional gender roles where the female lead needs rescue by masculine authority figures.
The story lacks racial and ethnic diversity, mirroring the homogeneous demographics of the period.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

Official Synopsis

A young farm maid overhears two cow-hands talking in the barn, and she becomes convinced they’re about to rob her. She barricades herself in a room and calls the police. Her call wakes the chief, who rallies the country justice constabulary and they set off toward the farm, in steam-car and on foot. Meanwhile, the maiden’s parents rush to save her. Everything points toward a showdown in the barn, where no one, including the police force, will be cowed.

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