The Lady from Nowhere
1931
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Strange Faces
Representation Score
1.3/10
Minimal
1938
ApprovedDirector
Errol Taggart
Runtime
65 minutes
Average Rating
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Strange Faces is a typical 1938 crime drama that reflects the social norms of its time. While it includes professional female journalists, the narrative adheres to traditional social hierarchies and romantic milestones. The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and characters with disabilities. Instead, it emphasizes conventional storytelling and established social orders. The plot revolves around a staged crime and a competitive newsroom, reinforcing traditional social and moral hierarchies without challenging them.
Category Breakdown
Does Strange Faces have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories, reinforcing traditional heterosexual relationships.
How does Strange Faces portray gender?
Female news reporters have professional roles, but the competitive dynamics may reflect gender hierarchies of the time.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Strange Faces?
The cast is homogeneous, with no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds among the characters.
How does Strange Faces represent religion and culture?
The story follows a conventional crime-drama format, emphasizing traditional social and moral structures.
Does Strange Faces include disability representation?
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental disabilities mentioned in the film.
Present on Screen
- Professional roles for female characters in the newsroom
- Active and career-driven female characters
Limited or Absent
- Lack of LGBTQ+ representation
- Homogeneous cast with no racial diversity
- No representation of characters with disabilities
- Themes reinforce traditional social and moral hierarchies
Official Synopsis
A soon-to-be-married couple, both news reporters, compete to break the story of a high-profile gangster's murder, which was, in truth, a staged crime using a lookalike. As clues emerge, the situation at had becomes more complicated and dangerous for all involved.
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