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Hollywood

Name: Hollywood
Director: James Cruze
Released: 1923
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1923

Passed

Director

James Cruze

Runtime

80 minutes

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Hollywood (1923) offers a humorous take on the chaos of sudden stardom. While it highlights early professional female ambition, the film remains entrenched in the social hierarchies of its time. The narrative emphasizes traditional family units and straight-centered relationships, reinforcing the status quo of the early 20th century. It lacks multi-layered complexity and presents a narrow view of the American Dream typical of early silent cinema. Ultimately, the film adheres to the demographic homogeneity of its era, lacking diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hollywood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. It centers on a traditional romantic relationship between a long-time boyfriend and girlfriend.

How does Hollywood portray gender?

Fair

Angela shows strong professional ambition by entering a male-dominated industry. However, she faces resistance from family members who want her to return to traditional domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hollywood?

Minimal

The cast lacks diversity, following the homogeneous casting practices of the early 1920s. There are no characters from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Hollywood represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western values and the pursuit of fame. It upholds traditional family structures without critiquing societal institutions.

Does Hollywood include disability representation?

Minimal

None of the characters have physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not address any visible or invisible impairments.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Angela, actively pursues professional goals and career ambitions.
The film provides a historical perspective on early 20th-century social hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its casting.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The narrative reinforces traditional domestic expectations over individual autonomy.

Official Synopsis

Angela comes to Hollywood with only two things: Her dream to become a movie star, and Grandpa. She leaves an Aunt, a brother, Grandma, and her longtime boyfriend back in Centerville. Despite seeing major movie stars around every corner, and knocking on every casting office door in town, at the end of her first day she is still unemployed. To her horror, when she arrives back at their hotel, she finds that Grandpa has been cast in a movie by William DeMille and quickly becomes a star during the ensuing weeks. Her family, worried that Angela and Grandpa are getting into trouble, come to Hollywood to drag them back home. In short order Aunt, Grandma, brother, boyfriend and even the parrot become superstars, but Angela is still unemployed...

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