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Crash of Moons

Name: Crash of Moons
Director: Hollingsworth Morse
Released: 1954
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1954

Unrated

Director

Hollingsworth Morse

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Crash of Moons is a product of its era, functioning as a standard mid-century science fiction adventure. It follows established genre clichés that prioritize a central male hero and traditional social hierarchies. The film lacks intentionality regarding storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or the disruption of social norms. While some female characters play a significant role, the broader narrative framework remains homogeneous and conventional. Ultimately, the work serves as a period piece that reflects the limited diversity standards of 1950s television production.

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Category Breakdown

Does Crash of Moons have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It adheres to the conventional heterosexual norms typical of 1954 television.

How does Crash of Moons portray gender?

Limited

Cleolanthe plays a significant role in driving the story by using missile barrages to influence events. However, the narrative remains centered on Rocky Jones, maintaining traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Crash of Moons?

Limited

The story provides no specific details regarding ethnic or racial composition. The use of terms like 'gypsy moons' suggests a reliance on exoticized clichés rather than authentic representation.

How does Crash of Moons represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film reinforces mid-century ideals of the authoritative protector through its focus on heroism and order. It lacks any deconstruction of traditional institutions or secularist themes.

Does Crash of Moons include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Cleolanthe demonstrates tactical involvement by actively participating in the plot through missile barrages.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies that center the male protagonist.
The film lacks authentic ethnic representation, potentially relying on exoticized clichés.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender identities.

Official Synopsis

A three-part episode from the TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger edited together and released as a feature for 16mm rental only. Season 1 episodes 21, 22, 23. Episode 21: Rocky saves a space station and his friends when they are trapped between gypsy moons. Episode 22: Cleolanthe tries to destroy one of the gypsy moons with a barrage of missiles. Episode 23: Rocky evacuates the gypsy moon Posetta and stops Cleolanthe's missile barrage.

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