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Murder by the Clock

Name: Murder by the Clock
Director: Edward Sloman
Released: 1931
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1931

Director

Edward Sloman

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Murder by the Clock is a conventional early sound-era genre piece that adheres to the restrictive demographic standards of 1930s cinema. It centers on a policeman investigating a woman linked to mysterious deaths, a setup that favors traditional authority and established social structures. The film lacks intentionality in challenging social hierarchies. Instead, it relies on standard mystery clichés and homogeneous casting typical of the period, offering little in the way of diverse representation or narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Murder by the Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows the genre conventions of 1931, which typically exclude non-straight identities.

How does Murder by the Clock portray gender?

Limited

A female character is central to the murder mystery, but she likely embodies traditional gender roles such as the victim or femme fatale. The narrative reinforces rather than challenges gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Murder by the Clock?

Minimal

The film reflects the homogeneous casting standards of early Hollywood. There is no indication of a diverse cast or race-bent casting within the story.

How does Murder by the Clock represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of police investigation and family mausoleums align with traditional Western mystery clichés. The narrative framework upholds established social institutions and traditional authority.

Does Murder by the Clock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this production.

Present on Screen

Features a central female character in the mystery narrative.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse casting and representation of non-straight identities.
Relies on traditional gender clichés rather than providing women's ability to drive the story.
Reinforces established social hierarchies and Western institutional authority.

Official Synopsis

A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

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