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Burning Daylight

Name: Burning Daylight
Director: Charles Brabin
Released: 1928
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1928

Director

Charles Brabin

Runtime

72 minutes

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Burning Daylight is a classic rags-to-riches adventure set against the backdrop of the Alaskan Gold Rush. The narrative follows a traditional protagonist-driven structure, emphasizing personal perseverance and melodrama. The film adheres to the individualistic storytelling prevalent in early cinema, focusing on a singular male perspective within Eurocentric adventure clichés. It does not delve into systemic critiques or diverse representations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Burning Daylight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a male protagonist's journey through gold rushes and urban settings. It does not include any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.

How does Burning Daylight portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on Elam Harnish, a male prospector, highlighting his journey through economic challenges. This reinforces a traditional male-centric narrative where economic success is tied to individual effort.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Burning Daylight?

Limited

The film follows a white protagonist's quest for wealth in Alaska and San Francisco. It does not feature diverse ethnic backgrounds or perspectives.

How does Burning Daylight represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie explores themes of capitalism and the unpredictability of fortune through the lens of the Gold Rush. It emphasizes individual experiences rather than critiquing larger societal structures.

Does Burning Daylight include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a vivid depiction of the boom-and-bust cycles characteristic of the Gold Rush era.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks complexity in addressing diverse ethnic and gender perspectives.
The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies and individualistic clichés rather than broader social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Elam "Burning Daylight" Harnish is a prospector who makes a million dollars in the Dawson, Alaska gold rush and loses the million dollars in Dawson. He journeys to San Francisco, makes three million dollars and loses it in San Francisco. He returns to Alaska and eventually finds his treasure.

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