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Tarzan and the Green Goddess

Name: Tarzan and the Green Goddess
Director: Wilbur McGaugh, Edward A. Kull
Released: 1938
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1938

Director

Wilbur McGaugh, Edward A. Kull

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tarzan and the Green Goddess is a typical 1938 adventure film that upholds the social and cinematic norms of its time. It emphasizes escapism and established genre conventions over exploring diverse identities. The narrative structure maintains traditional power dynamics, focusing on Western heroism while relegating female and indigenous characters to secondary roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan and the Green Goddess have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Tarzan and the Green Goddess portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are traditional, with the female lead serving mainly as a damsel in distress. Masculinity is portrayed through the hero's physical strength and dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan and the Green Goddess?

Minimal

The cast is mostly white, reflecting colonial-era views. Indigenous characters have limited roles and nuance in the story.

How does Tarzan and the Green Goddess represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story upholds Western adventure values and traditional morals, avoiding secular or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Tarzan and the Green Goddess include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film exemplifies the 1930s adventure serial genre.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant roles for female characters, relying on the damsel in distress cliché.
The narrative reinforces colonial-era power dynamics and lacks racial diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

Official Synopsis

Tarzan retells the story of a trip to Guatemala in which the ape-man had gone to aid a friend in searching for a very valuable totem pole called the Green Goddess. Second of two feature versions of the 1935 serial film "The New Adventures Of Tarzan", culled from the serial's last 10 episodes.

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