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Big Business Girl

Name: Big Business Girl
Director: William A. Seiter
Released: 1931
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1931

Passed

Director

William A. Seiter

Runtime

75 minutes

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Big Business Girl is a classic romantic comedy from the early 1930s that adheres to the social norms of the time. While it highlights some female empowerment, it lacks depth in representing various identities. The film's depiction of success is tied to traditional gender roles and a homogeneous demographic. It serves more as a celebration of professional achievement than a critique of societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Big Business Girl have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight identities. The romantic storyline focuses on a typical boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

How does Big Business Girl portray gender?

Fair

The main character shows strength by achieving success in New York's advertising industry. However, this success is linked to her physical appearance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Big Business Girl?

Minimal

The film seems to follow the casting standards of the time, which were not diverse. There is no indication of a racially or ethnically varied cast.

How does Big Business Girl represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes upward mobility and the American Dream within a capitalist system. It upholds traditional social structures without questioning them.

Does Big Business Girl include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities that play a central role in the story.

Present on Screen

The female lead achieves professional success and financial independence in a competitive industry.
The narrative offers a moderate challenge to traditional gender roles through the protagonist's actions.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on the commercialization of the female form to achieve professional success.
The casting and narrative lack racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's homogeneous standards.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.

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