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The Money Corral

Name: The Money Corral
Director: William S. Hart
Released: 1919
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1919

Passed

Director

William S. Hart

Runtime

50 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Money Corral is a quintessential product of its time, reinforcing established social and gender hierarchies. The film prioritizes themes of individual competence and the protection of property over any form of critical examination. While the film successfully sets the classic Western archetype of the capable, stoic male protector, it lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity. The narrative relies on archetypes that uphold the status quo of the early 20th-century American frontier. Ultimately, the film adheres to foundational clichés of early cinema, presenting a narrow view of identity and social structure that lacks modern inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Money Corral have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The plot depends on a traditional romantic storyline to advance the main character's journey.

How does The Money Corral portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles in the film follow early-century norms. The female character, Rose, mainly serves as motivation for the male lead rather than having her own independent role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Money Corral?

Minimal

The cast appears uniform, focusing on a traditional Western viewpoint. There is no indication of racial diversity or identities used to challenge societal norms.

How does The Money Corral represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western values and capitalist stability. It centers on safeguarding property and maintaining order through a conventional moral path.

Does The Money Corral include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Such identities are not used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film effectively establishes the classic Western archetype of the competent, stoic male protector.
The narrative provides a clear, traditional moral trajectory centered on individual integrity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks female independence, using women primarily as motivation for male characters.
The cast is uniform, offering no representation of diverse racial or ethnic identities.
The story reinforces existing social hierarchies rather than exploring complex or diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Cowhand Lem Beason wins a shooting contest at a Western rodeo, and as a result is hired by railroad president Gregory Collins to return to Chicago with Collins to take charge of security for Collins' vaults. Lem is reluctant to go, but Collins' pretty niece Rose changes his mind. In Chicago, Lem finds a great deal of criminal activity, but none of it can get the best of him.

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