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Piccadilly

Name: Piccadilly
Director: E.A. Dupont
Released: 1929
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1929

Passed

Director

E.A. Dupont

Runtime

109 minutes

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Piccadilly stands out for its time by giving a woman of color a central, complex role. Casting Anna May Wong in such a position breaks from the predominantly white casts common in the 1920s. The film also explores gender and class dynamics in a sophisticated manner. The protagonist is not passive but actively navigates the power structures of different social worlds. While the film does not include LGBTQ+ representation or disability narratives, its examination of socioeconomic boundaries and racial representation makes it a historically significant work.

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Category Breakdown

Does Piccadilly have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a love triangle involving a wealthy man and a criminal figure. There are no queer subtexts or non-cisgender identities in the plot.

How does Piccadilly portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by centering on a female protagonist. She actively pursues social mobility and plays a significant role in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Piccadilly?

Excellent

Anna May Wong's central role highlights the film's focus on racial ability to act. A woman of color is placed at the heart of the story in a Western urban setting.

How does Piccadilly represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines social hierarchy and moral relativism by contrasting the upper class with the underworld. It offers a nuanced view of these themes.

Does Piccadilly include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature physical or neurodivergent disabilities that significantly impact the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film highlights racial ability to act by featuring a woman of color in a central, complex role.
The female protagonist demonstrates a significant role in driving the story, driving the plot through her pursuit of social mobility.
The narrative provides a nuanced critique of social hierarchy and moral relativism within London.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtexts.
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the story.

Official Synopsis

A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.

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