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Rhubarb
Representation Score
1.3/10
Minimal
1951
NRDirector
Arthur Lubin
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Rhubarb is a typical mid-century studio comedy that emphasizes traditional social hierarchies. The narrative is driven by male characters focused on professional management and wealth inheritance. The film's representation is limited by the era's conventions, leading to a homogeneous cast centered on Western social structures. The story reinforces the status quo rather than exploring diverse identities. Ultimately, the film serves as mainstream entertainment tailored for broad, traditional audiences, offering little disruption to the social norms of 1951.
Category Breakdown
Does Rhubarb have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Eric Yeager and his fiancée, Polly. It does not depict same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary gender identities.
How does Rhubarb portray gender?
Male characters dominate the plot through professional and personal decisions. Female characters, such as Polly, are mainly defined by their relationships to the male characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Rhubarb?
The story revolves around a professional baseball team within a traditional Western setting. It does not show any diversity in its cast or multi-ethnic representation.
How does Rhubarb represent religion and culture?
The narrative highlights mid-century values like marriage and professional success. It upholds traditional social orders and institutions without challenging them.
Does Rhubarb include disability representation?
There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Offers a clear look into the mainstream cinematic conventions and social hierarchies of the 1951 studio era.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Features a gender hierarchy where female characters are mostly reactive to male-driven plots.
- Shows minimal racial and ethnic diversity within the main cast.
- Does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
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