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State's Attorney

Name: State's Attorney
Director: George Archainbaud
Released: 1932
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1932

Passed

Director

George Archainbaud

Runtime

79 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

State's Attorney is a conventional 1930s drama that reinforces the social hierarchies of its era. The narrative prioritizes masculine political ambition and traditional domestic expectations for women. The film lacks complexity, focusing instead on a standard legal conflict involving a corrupt attorney and a mobster. It adheres to the Anglo-centric standards typical of early sound-era studio productions.

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Category Breakdown

Does State's Attorney have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual romance between Tom Cardigan and June Perry. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does State's Attorney portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow a traditional hierarchy. The female lead's story revolves around legal scandals and her role as a romantic interest for the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State's Attorney?

Minimal

The narrative centers on a homogeneous social stratum. There is no mention of characters of color or diverse casting within the legal drama.

How does State's Attorney represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores corruption and organized crime but lacks a critique of Western institutions. It emphasizes political mobility and traditional social respectability.

Does State's Attorney include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Explores the intersection of law and organized crime through the relationship between Cardigan and Valentine Powers.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse casting and representation of non-white characters.
Reinforces traditional gender roles where women serve as stabilizers for male reputations.
Provides no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

Official Synopsis

Corrupt alcoholic attorney Tom Cardigan is one of the best lawyers around, commanding the courtroom like a stage and often winning his cases. Mobster Valentine Powers, who employs Cardigan and put him through school, asks him to represent a woman, June Perry, accused of prostitution. Cardigan agrees. But he never expected to fall for her, which is problematic since he's angling to become governor and will need the right kind of wife.

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