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Great God Gold

Name: Great God Gold
Director: Arthur Lubin
Released: 1935
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1935

Approved

Director

Arthur Lubin

Runtime

71 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Great God Gold is a period drama that reinforces the social and demographic norms of the 1930s. The story centers on the individualistic morality of a stock-market broker and the personal vengeance of those he ruined. The film lacks complexity in representing different aspects of identity, focusing instead on a standard Western framework of greed and ambition. The character archetypes and settings suggest a narrative that centers white, Western economic actors as the default protagonists. Ultimately, the film adheres to traditional social hierarchies without attempting to challenge or diversify its representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Great God Gold have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ individuals. The narrative revolves around revenge and economic ambition.

How does Great God Gold portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by male-dominated roles focused on power and conflict. Although Marcia Harper is a central figure, her role seems to fit within a conventional framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Great God Gold?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on a homogeneous, predominantly white social class within the New York City stock market. There is no indication of diverse representation or characters from non-white backgrounds.

How does Great God Gold represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of greed and corruption are explored through individual morality rather than systemic issues. The conflict remains a personal struggle within Western capitalist institutions.

Does Great God Gold include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical impairments in the character arcs.

Present on Screen

Explores complex themes of greed, ambition, and the consequences of corruption within a high-stakes financial setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, centering on a homogeneous social stratum.
Gender roles are traditional, with male characters driving the primary conflict and ability to act.
Fails to provide representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Greed, ambition and hunger-for-power drive John Hart, a New-York-City stock-market broker, into crooked dealings and deception, but he doesn't realize that those he ruined will seek vengeance. He meets his match and downfall when his path crosses with a reporter, Phil Stuart; a girl, Marcia Harper, and a man-with-a-gun from a family he ruined.

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