It's a Great Feeling
1949
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Swingtime in the Movies
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0.4/10
Minimal
1938
NRDirector
Crane Wilbur
Runtime
20 minutes
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Swingtime in the Movies is a conventional musical short that fits the celebratory style of the late 1930s studio era. The narrative revolves around a waitress achieving a professional breakthrough, a theme rooted in the era's focus on the American Dream. The film adheres closely to the social and demographic norms of its time, lacking attempts to challenge or subvert these norms. Consequently, it offers limited diversity and cultural critique.
Category Breakdown
Does Swingtime in the Movies have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities.
How does Swingtime in the Movies portray gender?
The main character is a female waitress striving for success, which follows traditional gender roles in a male-dominated industry.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Swingtime in the Movies?
The cast appears to be predominantly white, reflecting the demographics typical of Warner Bros. productions from that time.
How does Swingtime in the Movies represent religion and culture?
The story emphasizes a traditional Western success narrative, reinforcing mid-century values about social mobility and personal achievement.
Does Swingtime in the Movies include disability representation?
There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities mentioned in the film.
Present on Screen
- Features a female protagonist who drives the central narrative.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.
- Uses traditional, non-challenging Western success themes.
Official Synopsis
In this musical short, a waitress at the Warner Bros. commissary gets her big break.
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