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Wild Women

Name: Wild Women
Director: John Ford
Released: 1918
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1918

Passed

Director

John Ford

Runtime

50 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wild Women is a conventional 1918 Western that adheres to the social and cinematic norms of its time. The story emphasizes masculine camaraderie and traditional frontier clichés, centered around a male-driven rodeo competition to support a friend. The film lacks complexity in addressing gender, race, or sexual orientation, and it operates within the established social hierarchies of the early 20th century.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Women have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers around male friendships and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Wild Women portray gender?

Limited

The plot revolves around male competition and camaraderie. It is unclear if the female characters have any significant influence or roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Women?

Limited

The film uses typical Western motifs and does not show any disruption of the usual racial hierarchies or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Wild Women represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows traditional Western ideas of local heroism and physical prowess, sticking to standard genre clichés without broader cultural critiques.

Does Wild Women include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters described do not have any visible or invisible disabilities mentioned.

Present on Screen

The film explores themes of communal support and friendship among peers.
It uses classic Western motifs and competitive rodeo settings.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant roles for female characters, focusing instead on male-centric plots.
There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation beyond standard Western archetypes.
The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered social structures.

Official Synopsis

Cheyenne Harry (Carey) and his pals, bent on helping their friend Rawhide Jack, attend a rodeo with the intent to win the prize for roping steers and to hand the winnings over to Jack.

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