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The Pearl

Name: The Pearl
Director: René Guissart
Released: 1932
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1932

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Director

René Guissart

Runtime

73 minutes

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The Pearl (1932) is a traditional period comedy that closely follows the social and narrative conventions of its era. The plot revolves around a transactional marriage and the pursuit of status through deceit. While the film offers a lighthearted view of social climbing, it minimally disrupts conventional social expectations. The narrative structure prioritizes established hierarchies of class and gender over diverse representation. Ultimately, the film reflects the demographic and social norms of early 20th-century European cinema without attempting to challenge them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pearl have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Pearl portray gender?

Fair

The female lead primarily serves as a catalyst for the male protagonist's advancement. Her role is tied to her function as a marital prize, reinforcing the gender hierarchies of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pearl?

Minimal

The film features a homogeneous cast typical of 1932 French cinema. There is no representation of non-white or diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Pearl represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes class mobility and the sanctity of property. It upholds existing social structures without challenging them.

Does The Pearl include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with disabilities. There are no neurodivergent or physical impairments among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, structured comedic narrative centered on social mobility and class dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, offering a strictly heterosexual perspective.
Gender roles are limited, with the female character serving primarily as a prize for the male lead.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
The story reinforces existing social hierarchies rather than offering a critique of class structures.

Official Synopsis

A jeweler's clerk accidentally swallows a pearl worth three million. The jeweler accepts his marriage to his daughter if the clerk agrees to have the operation. The adventures follow one another until the day when the clerk admits that he has not swallowed the pearl, but as he has become a famous man, the jeweler accepts him as his son-in-law.

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