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High Tension

Name: High Tension
Director: Allan Dwan
Released: 1936
Duration: 63 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1936

Director

Allan Dwan

Runtime

63 minutes

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High Tension is a product of its time, using traditional narrative structures that support established social norms. The plot revolves around a conventional romantic conflict within a traditional framework, avoiding any disruption of historical norms. The film's structure relies on conventional courtship rituals and masculine dominance. This approach emphasizes the social stability of the 1930s over complex or diverse character identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does High Tension have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a typical romantic conflict between a man and a woman. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does High Tension portray gender?

Limited

The story reinforces traditional gender roles through the protagonist's controlling behavior. Steve Reardon's actions show a narrow focus on male ownership rather than female independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High Tension?

Minimal

The cast appears to be predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the era's standards. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-white protagonists.

How does High Tension represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline adheres to the social norms of the 1930s, emphasizing marriage and family stability. It upholds the era's values of the nuclear family and social order.

Does High Tension include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on traditional romantic conflict and courtship dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces outdated gender roles and possessive male clichés.
The film lacks racial diversity and representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.

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