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Do Not Disturb

Name: Do Not Disturb
Director: Ralph Levy
Released: 1965
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1965

Director

Ralph Levy

Runtime

103 minutes

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Do Not Disturb is a classic mid-century romantic comedy that upholds traditional social norms. The story revolves around a typical marital conflict involving suspicion of infidelity and domestic maneuvering. The film does not explore complex intersections of identity, sticking to the homogenous casting and assumptions common to the era. It serves mainly as a vehicle for the comedic clichés of the 1960s. Overall, the film reflects the social norms of 1965, emphasizing Western-centric views and traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Do Not Disturb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship without showing any non-cisgender identities or challenging the idea that everyone is straight.

How does Do Not Disturb portray gender?

Fair

Janet plays a significant role in the story by taking action to protect herself, but her actions stay within the typical gender roles of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Do Not Disturb?

Minimal

The movie follows the casting practices of the mid-1960s, which tended to favor white actors and reflect Western cultural norms.

How does Do Not Disturb represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes of business and moving suggest the film upholds traditional Western social customs, focusing on the stability of a marriage.

Does Do Not Disturb include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Janet, the female protagonist, plays a significant role in driving the story by taking control of her romantic situation.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on outdated gender stereotypes related to infidelity and the dynamic between secretaries and wives.
The movie lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the homogenous casting of its era.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or any challenge to the assumption that everyone is straight.

Official Synopsis

When American couple Janet and Mike move to England for his business, she soon fears he's having an affair with his attractive secretary and decides to get back at him by pretending she has been unfaithful.

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