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Hawthorne of the U.S.A.

Name: Hawthorne of the U.S.A.
Director: James Cruze
Released: 1919
Duration: 57 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1919

Director

James Cruze

Runtime

57 minutes

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Hawthorne of the U.S.A. is a product of its time, prioritizing escapist adventure and romantic clichés over social complexity. The narrative structure is heavily centered on a Western male protagonist who drives the plot through financial luck and political intervention. While the film explores international settings and political revolution, these elements serve as backdrops for a traditional romantic comedy. The character dynamics reinforce early 20th-century hierarchies, particularly regarding gender and Western-centric perspectives. Ultimately, the film lacks significant representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on a conventional hero's journey and straight-centered romance.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hawthorne of the U.S.A. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Anthony Hamilton Hawthorne and Princess Irma. There is no indication of non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy in the plot.

How does Hawthorne of the U.S.A. portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on Hawthorne's financial success and his role as a protector. Princess Irma is portrayed as a vulnerable romantic interest.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hawthorne of the U.S.A.?

Limited

The narrative is set in a fictionalized kingdom, following a Eurocentric framework where a Western protagonist navigates a foreign landscape.

How does Hawthorne of the U.S.A. represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of class and political upheaval are explored through a romantic adventure lens. The plot reinforces traditional capitalist success narratives rather than offering a critique of Western institutions.

Does Hawthorne of the U.S.A. include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of political upheaval and class through an adventure lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
Depicts female characters as vulnerable and reliant on male protectors.
Prioritizes a Western protagonist in foreign settings.
Reinforces capitalist success narratives rather than challenging social structures.

Official Synopsis

American law clerks Anthony Hamilton Hawthorne and Rodney Blake are nearly broke in Monte Carlo when Hawthorne breaks the bank. While driving through the impoverished kingdom of Bovinia, Hawthorne falls in love with a woman he meets when he retrieves his blown-off cap. Deciding to stay, Hawthorne is persuaded to finance a revolution until he learns that the woman he loves is Princess Irma and that she is in danger of being assassinated.

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