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The Quarterback

Name: The Quarterback
Director: Fred C. Newmeyer
Released: 1926
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1926

Passed

Director

Fred C. Newmeyer

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Set in the 1926 era, the film follows the conventions of silent comedies, adhering to established social norms rather than challenging them. The narrative structure is based on narrow hierarchies of masculinity and institutional loyalty, focusing on football and social status. Ultimately, the film does not prioritize characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Instead, it centers on a gendered perspective of collegiate rivalry and the pursuit of traditional adulthood.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Quarterback have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The storyline focuses solely on a traditional father-son relationship.

How does The Quarterback portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters and male-dominated spaces such as the football field. It reinforces traditional masculine ideals through athletic competition and dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Quarterback?

Minimal

Reflecting the era's casting practices, the film features no characters from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds. There is no evidence of non-white characters having significant roles.

How does The Quarterback represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot promotes traditional Western values centered on collegiate life and social standing. It emphasizes institutional success and conventional stability.

Does The Quarterback include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative does not touch on disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused comedic premise centered on collegiate athletics and generational rivalry.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant roles for female characters and fails to include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The story reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and homogeneous social structures.

Official Synopsis

Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.

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