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Dentist on the Job

Name: Dentist on the Job
Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Released: 1961
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1961

Unrated

Director

C.M. Pennington-Richards

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dentist on the Job is a product of its 1961 production era, prioritizing traditional comedic structures over social complexity. The narrative revolves around corporate deception and professional reputation, aligning with the era's conventional social norms. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, focusing instead on the professional maneuvering of a central authority figure and his subordinates.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dentist on the Job have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The plot centers on corporate maneuvering within a traditional 1961 social framework.

How does Dentist on the Job portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses on male authority figures like Colonel Proudfoot and professional dentists. Women do not play significant roles or challenge male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dentist on the Job?

Minimal

The setting suggests a homogeneous, Western-centric cast typical of the era. No non-white characters or diverse ensembles are mentioned in the narrative.

How does Dentist on the Job represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story critiques advertising ethics through a standard comedic lens. It reinforces established professional hierarchies rather than challenging Western social institutions.

Does Dentist on the Job include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear critique of corporate deception and the ethics of advertising through its central conflict.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, relying on a homogeneous cast.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The film fails to include characters with disabilities or diverse gender roles.

Official Synopsis

Colonel Proudfoot of Proudfoot Industries tries to entice a couple of newly qualified dentists to advertise "Dreem", a revolutionary type of toothpaste, but he knows that if the dentists learn that they are part of an advertising campaign, they will be struck off, and the campaign will be a disaster.

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