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Suspended Alibi

Name: Suspended Alibi
Director: Alfred Shaughnessy
Released: 1957
Duration: 61 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1957

Director

Alfred Shaughnessy

Runtime

61 minutes

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Suspended Alibi is a product of its 1957 era, adhering to the traditional genre clichés and social hierarchies of mid-century crime thrillers. The plot is driven by male-centric conflict, focusing on a man's infidelity and subsequent legal troubles. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities, offering limited representation of different backgrounds. It functions as a conventional narrative centered on individual responsibility and the maintenance of established social norms. Ultimately, the work reflects the restrictive creative environment of the late 1950s, prioritizing standard storytelling over diverse character arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Suspended Alibi have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story revolves around a heterosexual relationship, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Suspended Alibi portray gender?

Limited

Male characters play the primary roles in the story. Female characters are mentioned but mainly serve as catalysts for the male protagonist's conflicts, lacking independent ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Suspended Alibi?

Minimal

The film seems to center on a predominantly white cast, with no indication of a multi-ethnic ensemble or challenges to Anglo-Saxon norms.

How does Suspended Alibi represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to traditional moral and social order, showing no signs of secularist priorities or deconstruction of Western institutions.

Does Suspended Alibi include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused exploration of mid-century crime and infidelity clichés.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack ability to act and primarily serve as plot devices.
There is a notable absence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation.
The story adheres to conservative social structures without providing diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A married man having an affair visits a friend to establish an alibi for a rendezvous with his girlfriend. His friend is murdered the same night and he is accused of the crime.

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