
Loser Takes All
1956

Representation Score
Minimal
1955
NRDirector
Ken Annakin
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Value for Money is a typical product of its time, reinforcing the social, gender, and racial norms of the mid-1950s. The narrative centers on traditional comedic structures and established social orders without challenging them. The film presents a uniform view of British society, lacking in complexity and diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships. The story follows the social norms of 1950s London, where everyone is assumed to be straight.
The plot revolves around male characters dealing with social logistics. Women play important roles, but they often serve as objects of male-driven action rather than independent actors.
The cast is mostly made up of people with similar backgrounds, reflecting the demographics of 1950s Britain. The setting shows a predominantly Anglo-Saxon social environment without much ethnic diversity.
The film upholds traditional Western social values through a conventional, light-hearted comedic style. It celebrates established social institutions and class structures.
There is no visible or hidden disability representation. Characters are shown within the context of able-bodied social norms typical of the period's comedic genre.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A wealthy young man from Yorkshire visits a London nightclub and meets a performer. She decides to take him for every penny he is worth, and he decides to let her.

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