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Raffles

Name: Raffles
Director: George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Released: 1930
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1930

Director

George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Raffles is a classic product of the early sound era, emphasizing genre clichés and established social hierarchies. The film reinforces the status quo rather than challenging it. The story centers on preserving class distinctions and conventional social roles. By focusing on the romanticized life of a high-society thief, the film maintains a narrow, homogeneous view of the world. Ultimately, the production lacks any meaningful attempt to challenge the racial, gender, or social norms of its time, resulting in a limited scope of representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raffles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or identities. It operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender.

How does Raffles portray gender?

Limited

Female characters are mainly portrayed as recipients of actions rather than drivers of the plot. They are often used as romantic foils or social stabilizers for the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raffles?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, focusing on the British upper class of Edwardian London. There is no racial diversity in the film.

How does Raffles represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film upholds traditional Western social structures and romanticizes the gentleman thief cliché. It does not offer a critical view of Western institutions.

Does Raffles include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or invisible representation of disability. Characters are portrayed as able-bodied members of the social elite.

Present on Screen

The film offers a polished view of Edwardian London's social hierarchy and the 'gentleman thief' archetype.

Limited or Absent

Women in the film have little control over their own stories, serving mainly as romantic foils for the male lead.
The movie lacks racial or ethnic diversity, featuring only a white, upper-class cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.

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