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The Brasher Doubloon

Name: The Brasher Doubloon
Director: John Brahm
Released: 1947
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1947

Approved

Director

John Brahm

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a classic mid-century noir that adheres strictly to the social and narrative conventions of 1947. It relies on well-established genre clichés and traditional hierarchies without attempting to disrupt them. The film offers minimal representation across the board, featuring a cast that aligns with the dominant Anglo-Saxon norms of the period. The narrative focuses on psychological decay and material greed, avoiding exploration of diverse identities or social subversions. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard genre exercise in suspense, lacking the intentionality needed to represent underrepresented groups or challenge the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Brasher Doubloon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender genders. It follows the traditional heterosexual norms of 1940s Hollywood.

How does The Brasher Doubloon portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play key roles in the mystery but are often portrayed as femme fatales. Their influence comes from deception rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Brasher Doubloon?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting typical casting practices of the time. There are no significant roles for non-white characters.

How does The Brasher Doubloon represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story presents a moral tale centered around greed and obsession. It adheres to traditional Western values without questioning institutional norms.

Does The Brasher Doubloon include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are shown within a standard able-bodied context.

Present on Screen

The film excels in creating expressionistic tension and psychological depth through John Brahm's direction.
It effectively uses classic noir elements to create a suspenseful mystery.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender expressions.
The cast is predominantly white, offering little racial or ethnic diversity.
Female characters are limited to traditional femme fatale roles rather than complex ability to act.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.

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