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Straight to Heaven

Name: Straight to Heaven
Director: Arthur H. Leonard
Released: 1939
Duration: 52 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1939

Approved

Director

Arthur H. Leonard

Runtime

52 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Straight to Heaven functions as a typical 1930s crime drama centered on industrial investigation. The narrative adheres to traditional detective formulas, focusing on a chemist's investigation into a specific brand of canned goods. While the Harlem setting implies a degree of racial inclusion, the film does not disrupt social hierarchies. Character dynamics follow the conventional standards of the era. Overall, the film lacks significant representation for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or people with disabilities, reflecting the limited progressive scope of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Straight to Heaven have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. There are no narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Straight to Heaven portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male characters such as Jimmy and Joe. Women do not seem to have roles of intellectual or structural authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Straight to Heaven?

Fair

Setting the plot in Harlem suggests engagement with a Black community. However, it is unclear if characters of color play a significant role in driving the story.

How does Straight to Heaven represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot explores class dynamics through job loss and corporate investigation. It follows a standard investigative structure without challenging systemic issues.

Does Straight to Heaven include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified in the film's documentation.

Present on Screen

The Harlem setting provides a narrative engagement with a Black community.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and people with disabilities.
The narrative focuses heavily on male characters, limiting gender diversity.
There is no evidence of women in positions of authority.

Official Synopsis

Singer Jimmy Williams' father Joe is a chemist who recently lost his job to George Elliott. Since then, Joe has been investigating the "Adam and Even" brand of canned goods sold in Harlem.

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