1950's

'High Noon' - 1952

'Samson and Delilah' - (1950)

Both films show the strength of lead male roles in this era, 'High Noon' a traditional western "the tough west" is no real place for a woman, so therefore it can be said that the woman if there is any in this movie will act as the "damsel". While the classic 'Samson and Delilah' shows the power of a man and how they are "macho" and have been given the "hero" status however the power of a woman is all that was needed to bring a all mighty man weak to his knees. Thus showing maybe a change as women are now seeming to get more power from this ? Contradictory the 50's are mainly to do with male heroes who are assertive, confident and dominent.