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The Marriage Market

Name: The Marriage Market
Director: Edward LeSaint
Released: 1923
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1923

Passed

Director

Edward LeSaint

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Marriage Market is a typical product of the 1920s, following the conventions of romantic comedies from that era. It prioritizes heterosexual relationships and the social hierarchy of its time. While the flapper character suggests a hint of social change, the plot remains firmly rooted in traditional matrimonial outcomes and Western social norms. Overall, the film reflects the homogeneous and conservative social landscape of the early 20th century, focusing on status and romance rather than diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Marriage Market have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and romantic adventures. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Marriage Market portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a wealthy flapper, a symbol of growing female independence. However, her influence is primarily directed towards achieving a successful marriage.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Marriage Market?

Minimal

The setting highlights upper-class, predominantly white social circles. The film reflects the social structures of the early 1920s, emphasizing a homogeneous society.

How does The Marriage Market represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative celebrates traditional Western social customs and class-based institutions. It emphasizes the importance of social standing and traditional romantic milestones.

Does The Marriage Market include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features the 'flapper' archetype, which represents a period of evolving female social independence.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Shows minimal racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on homogeneous upper-class circles.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by centering women's ability to drive the story around marriage.

Official Synopsis

The story of a wealthy young flapper, Theodora Bland (Pauline Garon), and the amorous adventures and misadventures she has after being expelled from a fashionable and costly east-coast boarding school.

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