
Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees
1899

Representation Score
Minimal
1899
Director
James H. White
Runtime
2 minutes
Average Rating
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This 1899 documentary captures Admiral Dewey and a moment of military prestige. As a historical record, it reflects the homogeneous social structures of the late 19th century. The film adheres strictly to the traditional social, racial, and gender hierarchies of its time, offering no contemporary representation of diverse identities or underrepresented groups.
Category Breakdown
The footage does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It portrays a military figure in a traditional manner.
The film centers on a high-ranking male military officer, reinforcing 19th-century hierarchies by emphasizing masculine leadership and military prowess.
The footage shows a white American military official during a specific historical event. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon subjects.
The film highlights the strength of traditional Western institutions and U.S. Navy leadership. It serves as a record of institutional prestige without critiquing Western structures.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The subject is shown in a formal, healthy military posture.
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Official Synopsis
"Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was exhibited at the Eden Musee and Koster and Bial's, New York, to 18,000 people the next day after the picture was taken."

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