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Raised and Called

Name: Raised and Called
Director: Fred Guiol
Released: 1935
Duration: 20 min

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Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1935

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Director

Fred Guiol

Runtime

20 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Raised and Called is a conventional 1930s comedy that upholds established social hierarchies. The narrative is driven by male camaraderie and the manipulation of workplace structures to achieve professional goals. The film relies heavily on gender clichés and the performance of traditional marital roles. Instead of challenging these norms, the story uses them for situational irony and comedic deception. Ultimately, the work lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It presents a homogeneous world where characters adhere to rigid social norms to navigate professional life, offering no disruption to the era's prevailing norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raised and Called have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on traditional marriage roles without exploring any non-traditional gender identities.

How does Raised and Called portray gender?

Limited

Women are portrayed mainly as plot devices rather than independent characters. The female lead is introduced using the 'dizzy blonde' stereotype, lacking intellectual depth or a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raised and Called?

Minimal

The film reflects the casting norms of the 1930s, showing no signs of racial blending or challenging the dominance of Anglo-Saxon culture.

How does Raised and Called represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story shows characters navigating traditional institutions through deception. It emphasizes the importance of conforming to societal norms for professional success.

Does Raised and Called include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not include any neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear look at the situational irony and social maneuvering typical of 1930s studio comedies.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on the 'dizzy blonde' stereotype, limiting the role of women.
The narrative lacks racial and cultural diversity, reflecting a narrow social stratum.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Chandler induces Kennedy to ask the boss for a raise, and to pretend he is married, because the chief has a soft spot for his married employees. So Tom gets a $10 raise, and then the boss invites himself out to his house for dinner and to meet the missus, whereupon it becomes necessary for the boys to produce a wife in a hurry, and a dizzy blonde cutie from next door is elected.

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