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The Thirteenth Hour

Name: The Thirteenth Hour
Director: William Clemens
Released: 1947
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1947

Director

William Clemens

Runtime

65 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Thirteenth Hour is a typical mid-century crime drama that adheres to the conventions of its era. The story centers on a trucker wrongfully accused of killing a policeman, emphasizing personal accountability over social critique. Since the film follows a conventional genre structure, it does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies. The narrative is built around established crime and accusation clichés rather than exploring multi-layered identity. Ultimately, the film functions as a period piece reflecting the era's focus on individual morality and traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Thirteenth Hour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities. It stays within the traditional social norms of 1947.

How does The Thirteenth Hour portray gender?

Limited

The story seems to center on traditional masculine roles such as truck drivers and police officers. There is no indication of women taking control or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Thirteenth Hour?

Minimal

The production reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of the time. There is no evidence of a cast that includes non-Anglo-Saxon ethnicities.

How does The Thirteenth Hour represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around an individual's struggle against false accusations. It upholds institutional authority without delving into secular or anti-capitalist themes.

Does The Thirteenth Hour include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on a high-stakes crisis of justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine clichés common to 1940s crime dramas.
There is no exploration of systemic critique or multi-layered identity within the story.

Official Synopsis

In this drama, a trucker's business is nearly destroyed after he is wrongfully accused of killing a policeman with whom he recently quarreled.

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