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The Cheyenne Social Club

Name: The Cheyenne Social Club
Director: Gene Kelly
Released: 1970
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1970

Director

Gene Kelly

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Cheyenne Social Club operates as a conventional Western film that upholds established social and gender hierarchies. The narrative focuses on masculine community-building and preserving traditional social order through the lens of the cowboy code. Because the film relies heavily on standard Western clichés, it does not aim to disrupt social expectations. Instead, it adheres to traditional cinematic norms without challenging systemic power structures or offering characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cheyenne Social Club have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional 1970s Western standards and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional sexual norms.

How does The Cheyenne Social Club portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around masculine archetypes, where men play key roles in maintaining social order. Women are mostly side characters in a male-dominated world.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cheyenne Social Club?

Limited

The cast is primarily white and Anglo-Saxon, fitting the era's Western clichés. Characters of color have limited roles in this homogeneous frontier setting.

How does The Cheyenne Social Club represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western values to establish social order and discipline. It does not question Western institutions or explore moral relativism.

Does The Cheyenne Social Club include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by the physical abilities needed for frontier life.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, cohesive exploration of traditional Western community-building and social order.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and characters with disabilities.
Women are relegated to secondary roles without significant influence or ability to act.
The film fails to challenge or critique the traditional social hierarchies inherent to the Western genre.

Official Synopsis

Cowboy John O'Hanlan is surprised to learn that someone's left him a business in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He sets out to claim it, only to discover it's a brothel.

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