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Theodora Goes Wild

Name: Theodora Goes Wild
Director: Richard Boleslawski
Released: 1936
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1936

Director

Richard Boleslawski

Runtime

94 minutes

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Theodora Goes Wild presents a mix of progressive and traditional elements. While it offers a modern take on female empowerment, it remains bound by the social norms of its time. The film highlights Theodora's secret life as a means to challenge the restrictive community standards of the era. However, the film's scope is limited by the lack of diverse representation, focusing primarily on a white, middle-class perspective. This narrow focus restricts the film's ability to address broader societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Theodora Goes Wild have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The romantic storyline focuses on a typical heterosexual relationship between Theodora and Michael Grant.

How does Theodora Goes Wild portray gender?

Good

Theodora resists traditional feminine roles by adopting a bold secret identity. Her intelligence and defiance of social norms propel the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Theodora Goes Wild?

Minimal

The cast is uniform, reflecting the filmmaking standards of 1936. It portrays a local, white, middle-class community without any non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Theodora Goes Wild represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes small-town morality by depicting communal watchfulness as oppressive. It explores personal freedom against restrictive community standards through a romantic comedy lens.

Does Theodora Goes Wild include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities shown with real influence. None of the characters have storylines centered around physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The main character exhibits strong independence and intellect by rejecting traditional feminine roles.
The story effectively critiques the oppressive nature of small-town morality and communal oversight.
The film uses character development to highlight the tension between personal desires and societal norms.

Limited or Absent

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
The cast lacks racial or ethnic diversity, making it entirely homogeneous.
The critique is confined to romantic comedy clichés rather than addressing systemic issues.

Official Synopsis

The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.

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