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Living Dangerously

Name: Living Dangerously
Director: Herbert Brenon
Released: 1936
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1936

Approved

Director

Herbert Brenon

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Living Dangerously is a classic crime drama set in the 1930s. Its narrative structure adheres to the storytelling conventions of the time, emphasizing individual actions rather than broader social critiques. The film does not actively challenge established social, racial, or gender hierarchies. While it delves into moral ambiguities, it stays within the confines of its era's dramatic traditions. Ultimately, the film centers on a principled man grappling with moral decay, confined within the conventional boundaries of the period's crime genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Living Dangerously have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Living Dangerously portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the main storyline and criminal activities. Female characters play supporting roles within traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Living Dangerously?

Limited

The film features a homogeneous, predominantly white cast typical of its era. There is no significant representation of non-white characters.

How does Living Dangerously represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on the moral complexities of a protagonist driven towards criminal behavior. It operates as a character study without addressing broader cultural or religious themes.

Does Living Dangerously include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a theme or tool for character development.

Present on Screen

Explores moral ambiguity and the psychological complexity of a principled man considering murder.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial groups, or characters with disabilities.
Maintains traditional gender hierarchies where female characters have limited influence or ability to act.

Official Synopsis

The dramatic story of a normal, intelligent man of good principles driven to contemplate thoughts of murder.

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