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It's a Great Feeling

Name: It's a Great Feeling
Director: David Butler
Released: 1949
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1949

Director

David Butler

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This musical comedy is a typical product of the 1949 studio system, focusing on entertainment rather than social critique. The story follows conventional gender and racial hierarchies of the time. While the film showcases a determined female lead, her success is largely dependent on male support. Combined with a likely homogeneous cast, the film reflects the societal norms of the late 1940s. Overall, the film upholds traditional social norms without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does It's a Great Feeling have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to queer identities.

How does It's a Great Feeling portray gender?

Limited

A woman leads the story, pursuing success in a male-dominated industry. However, her progress depends heavily on the support and guidance of male characters, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It's a Great Feeling?

Limited

The cast appears to be predominantly white, with no indication of a diverse ensemble or characters from different racial backgrounds.

How does It's a Great Feeling represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie highlights the glamour of the Hollywood studio system and traditional American optimism. It follows established cultural norms without questioning them.

Does It's a Great Feeling include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female character striving for professional success in a competitive industry.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diversity in racial and ethnic representation, sticking to the era's homogeneous casting practices.
The female character's success is heavily reliant on male support, limiting her independence.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A waitress at the Warner Brothers commissary is anxious to break into pictures. She thinks her big break may have arrived when actors Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan agree to help her.

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