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The Pride of the Clan

Name: The Pride of the Clan
Director: Maurice Tourneur
Released: 1917
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1917

Director

Maurice Tourneur

Runtime

84 minutes

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The film is a traditionalist period drama that adheres to the conservative storytelling conventions of the early silent era. It relies heavily on themes of lineage, inheritance, and romantic melodrama. While Marget offers a moderate challenge to gender hierarchies through her leadership role, the film remains culturally homogeneous. The narrative structure prioritizes the preservation of established social orders and ancestral pride.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pride of the Clan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't depict any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The story focuses entirely on a traditional romantic pairing.

How does The Pride of the Clan portray gender?

Fair

Marget assumes leadership after her father's death, showing she can take charge. However, her authority is portrayed as a burden eased by romance, suggesting a return to traditional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pride of the Clan?

Limited

The story centers on a homogeneous Scottish cultural group. There is no evidence of racial diversity or inclusion of non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

How does The Pride of the Clan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story celebrates traditional social structures and ancestral heritage. It emphasizes preserving clan legacy and lineage, avoiding subversive themes.

Does The Pride of the Clan include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters identified as having visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Marget steps into a leadership role typically reserved for men, providing a moderate challenge to gender hierarchies.
The film explores Scottish clan heritage, offering a specific ethnic identity.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial diversity and fails to include non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.
The story doesn't represent any LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight themes.
The focus on romantic resolution may undermine the protagonist's established authority.

Official Synopsis

Donald MacTavish, the last chieftain of his clan on an island off the coast of Scotland, dies at sea. This leaves his only daughter, Marget, to assume the responsibilities of leadership. Marget's burden is partially eased by her blossoming romance with Jamie Campbell. But there is a secret from Jamie's past that neither of them know about.

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