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All That Money Can Buy

Name: All That Money Can Buy
Director: William Dieterle
Released: 1941
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1941

Director

William Dieterle

Runtime

107 minutes

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All That Money Can Buy is a character study of individual morality and legal struggle. While it offers a dramatic inquiry into personal ability to act and the corrupting nature of wealth, it operates within the rigid social hierarchies of its era. The film's focus remains narrow, centering on a singular male protagonist's dealings with a supernatural entity. This focus limits the scope of the narrative to a traditional, patriarchal worldview. Ultimately, the work functions as a moralistic drama rather than a vehicle for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the disruption of established social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does All That Money Can Buy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-straight relationships. It follows a traditional dramatic structure centered around a male protagonist and his supernatural contract.

How does All That Money Can Buy portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses almost exclusively on the male experience. Control over the story is concentrated in male figures like Jabez Stone and Senator Daniel Webster, reinforcing a patriarchal framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All That Money Can Buy?

Limited

The story depicts a localized agrarian setting that appears to reflect homogeneous social structures. It centers on a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon demographic without evidence of multi-ethnic inclusion.

How does All That Money Can Buy represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores moral relativism and the corrupting influence of wealth. However, it relies heavily on traditional Western institutions like the legal system to drive its narrative.

Does All That Money Can Buy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The film provides a thoughtful exploration of moral relativism and the psychological impact of wealth.
It offers a dramatic inquiry into the themes of personal ability to act and systemic influence.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation, focusing almost entirely on a homogeneous, male-centric perspective.
The story adheres to traditional Western institutional frameworks rather than offering a systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.

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