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The Drummer Man

Name: The Drummer Man
Director: Will Cowan
Released: 1947
Duration: 13 min

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Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1947

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Director

Will Cowan

Runtime

13 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Drummer Man is a typical musical short from the 1940s, promoting Gene Krupa and his trio. It follows the traditional structures and demographics of the time, limiting opportunities for diverse representation or challenging social norms. The film highlights professional musical performances within the cultural norms of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Drummer Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities in this performance short.

How does The Drummer Man portray gender?

Limited

Carolyn Grey gets a featured solo, but the overall structure follows traditional 1940s gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Drummer Man?

Limited

The short features an all-white ensemble, typical of 1947 Universal productions, without a diverse cast.

How does The Drummer Man represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates mid-century American music, reinforcing traditional Western entertainment structures.

Does The Drummer Man include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a platform for female vocalist Carolyn Grey through a featured solo.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial diversity, featuring an all-white ensemble typical of the era.
Maintains traditional gender roles by centering the male lead over the female performer.
Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

This "Name Band Musical" short from Universal (production number 3302), filmed in November of 1947 and released on December 3, 1947 (which should make it a 1947 and not a 1948 film) features Gene Krupa, his drums and his trio. It opens with Krupa and the trio playing "Lover" and then Carolyn Grey comes on to sing "Boogie Blues." Krupa and the trio band also play "Blanchette", "Stompin' at the Savoy" and end on "Let Us Leap."

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