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The Last of Mrs. Cheyney

Name: The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Director: Richard Boleslawski
Released: 1937
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1937

Director

Richard Boleslawski

Runtime

98 minutes

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The film is a period-specific comedy of manners that adheres to the social norms of 1937. It presents a strong, intelligent female lead who challenges the passive roles typically expected of women during that time. However, the film remains confined within the social boundaries of its era, lacking diversity in race, ethnicity, and representation of underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last of Mrs. Cheyney have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual romantic storyline. There are no same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does The Last of Mrs. Cheyney portray gender?

Fair

Mrs. Cheyney stands out as a strong, independent woman who uses her intelligence and social skills to navigate her environment, challenging the passive roles typically expected of women in her time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last of Mrs. Cheyney?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white and Anglo-Saxon, with the story focusing on a specific aristocratic class without any non-white representation.

How does The Last of Mrs. Cheyney represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film satirizes the transactional nature of marriage but does not critically examine Western institutions or capitalism.

Does The Last of Mrs. Cheyney include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and disability is not used as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

The female lead demonstrates significant intellectual autonomy and proactive behavior.
The film provides a nuanced challenge to the passive roles typically expected of women in her time.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a homogeneous cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heterosexual relationships.
The narrative fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A chic American jewel thief falls in love with one of her marks, an English lord.

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