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The Go-Getter

Name: The Go-Getter
Director: Busby Berkeley
Released: 1937
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1937

Director

Busby Berkeley

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Go-Getter is a product of its time, following the social norms and storytelling methods typical of 1930s Hollywood. While it stands out by featuring a protagonist with a physical disability, it remains anchored in the demographic realities of its era. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity, concentrating instead on traditional themes of personal triumph and patriotism. It serves more as a reinforcement of established societal norms than a critique of them. Overall, the film offers a rare depiction of disability during that period, but it does not extend this progressive approach to gender, race, or sexual orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Go-Getter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships, sticking to traditional heterosexual romance.

How does The Go-Getter portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on the male protagonist's journey, while female characters mostly motivate the plot rather than drive it themselves.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Go-Getter?

Limited

The cast is homogeneous, reflecting the casting standards of the 1930s, with no indication of diverse actors.

How does The Go-Getter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie upholds traditional Western values such as patriotism and individual effort, aligning with the idea of the American Dream.

Does The Go-Getter include disability representation?

Fair

The main character has a physical impairment, specifically a missing limb, offering a notable example of disability in the lead role.

Present on Screen

Features a protagonist with a visible physical disability, providing a rare instance of disability representation for 1937.
Focuses on overcoming adversity through individual perseverance.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the homogeneous casting norms of the era.
Adheres to conventional gender roles where female characters have limited influence.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A Navy veteran with one leg fights to make himself a success.

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