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Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives

Name: Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
Director: Christian I. Nyby II
Released: 1993
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1993

Director

Christian I. Nyby II

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a traditionalist procedural, adhering to the mid-century mystery genre's reliance on established social hierarchies. It prioritizes conventional domestic clichés and a homogeneous social structure. While the plot centers on a group of women, their roles are tied to patriarchal dynamics and marital conflict. The narrative lacks significant disruption to historical norms or multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the work functions as a reinforcement of Western institutional stability, offering little representation of diverse racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and marriage. There is no presence of same-sex intimacy or non-binary gender identities.

How does Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives portray gender?

Fair

While the plot features a web of female characters, their roles are defined by their relationships to men. The narrative relies on traditional clichés of marital instability and betrayal.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives?

Limited

The production utilizes a largely homogeneous cast. There is no indication of significant racial blending or characters of color in key roles.

How does Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film reinforces traditional Western institutions like the legal system. It prioritizes a procedural morality that seeks to restore social order through established channels.

Does Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no specific evidence regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The narrative features a complex web of female characters involved in the central mystery.
The story provides a structured exploration of the legal system and judicial processes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial diversity, relying on a largely homogeneous, Anglo-centric cast.
Gender roles remain traditional, with women's ability to drive the story often defined by relationships to men.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The production offers no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Anthony Caruso, an old friend of Perry Mason, comes to Denver on the request of Dee Morrison. She's married to famed photographer David Morrison, who wants to shoot a photo featuring his former models. The tricky thing is that all of his former models are also his former wives. But Dee knows Anthony can convince them to do it which he does. And David shoots them. Later Dee catches David it what appears to be in an inappropriate situation with his assistant. They have an argument and she leaves. Later David is found dead and she's arrested and Anthony defends her. And he suspects it could have been one of the wives

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