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Susanna Pass

Name: Susanna Pass
Director: William Witney
Released: 1949
Duration: 67 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1949

Approved

Director

William Witney

Runtime

67 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film’s representation reflects late-1940s Western norms: a white male hero leads the action, while supporting roles offer limited diversity. Dale Evans’ character carries a professional title, hinting at expanded gender roles, yet narrative focus remains firmly on Roy Rogers. Non-white actors appear in named roles, but their storylines are not detailed, leaving their impact uncertain. The absence of LGBTQ+ and disability representation is consistent with the era’s mainstream cinema. Overall, the film presents minimal diversity, with moral clarity centered on resource protection rather than social inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Susanna Pass have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships appear in the film. This absence aligns with mainstream Western conventions of the late 1940s, where queer identities were routinely excluded from on-screen narratives.

How does Susanna Pass portray gender?

Minimal

Roy Rogers drives the plot as the active hero. Dale Evans plays Kay 'Doc' Parker, a female doctor whose professional title suggests agency, yet the story centers Roy’s investigation and decisions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Susanna Pass?

Limited

Estelita Rodriguez and Martín Garralaga appear as Rita and Carlos, introducing non-white presence to the cast. Their narrative functions remain unclear from the available plot details.

How does Susanna Pass represent religion and culture?

Minimal

Roy Rogers serves as a game warden, framing law enforcement as competent and morally upright. The antagonists are greedy criminals exploiting natural resources for oil rather than systemic or political forces.

Does Susanna Pass include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the synopsis or cast list. Disability-related themes do not emerge from the available plot information.

Present on Screen

Includes non-white actors in named roles, offering ethnic diversity for the era.
Features a female doctor, suggesting professional agency beyond domestic roles.
Centers a law-abiding hero protecting public resources with clear moral stakes.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are present in the narrative.
Female characters lack described narrative power compared to the male lead.
Minority characters appear to have limited or undefined roles based on available details.

Official Synopsis

The bad guys dynamite a fish hatchery. They're trying to put the hatchery out of business so they can get possession of oil underneath the lake. Roy is a game warden investigating the dynamiting.

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