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The Roaring Twenties

Name: The Roaring Twenties
Director: Raoul Walsh
Released: 1939
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1939

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Director

Raoul Walsh

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a classic example of the 1939 studio era, emphasizing masculine narratives and traditional social structures. It serves as a historical study of the Prohibition era, focusing on the conflict between state laws and individual actions. While the film does not offer progressive representation regarding gender, race, or LGBTQ+ identities, it delves into the complexities of societal friction during the Prohibition period. It highlights the systemic issues of the time, presenting a homogeneous social landscape centered around male competition and physical dominance.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Roaring Twenties have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any queer subtext or non-cisgender identities. All characters adhere to heterosexual norms.

How does The Roaring Twenties portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male characters in a criminal underworld. Women are mostly side characters with limited influence on the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Roaring Twenties?

Minimal

The cast is largely white, reflecting the era's casting practices. The film lacks significant minority characters with substantial roles.

How does The Roaring Twenties represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the failure of Prohibition and the tension between government policies and the underground economy.

Does The Roaring Twenties include disability representation?

Minimal

Disabilities are not part of the character arcs or narrative devices in this film.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed look at the systemic failures of Prohibition.
Explores the tension between government mandates and social realities.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
Female characters have limited ability to act and are sidelined.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.

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