
The Flood
1924

Representation Score
Limited
1926
NRDirector
Irving Cummings
Runtime
67 minutes
Average Rating
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The film reconstructs the social structures of 1926, emphasizing strict social hierarchies. It relies on traditional casting and gender roles, offering limited modern diversity. However, the film also critiques the unchecked power of the elite, highlighting the impact of institutional negligence on the working class. Ultimately, while the film lacks broad racial and LGBTQ+ representation, it effectively uses the disaster to explore socioeconomic tensions and institutional failures.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The portrayal of relationships adheres strictly to traditional heterosexual norms.
Male characters dominate the plot, taking on the primary roles of action and survival. Female characters are mostly confined to roles of domesticity or vulnerability, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a narrow perspective. There is no indication of diverse casting or the inclusion of characters from non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.
The story highlights the conflict between wealthy private interests and the working-class population. It criticizes the neglectful actions of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club.
Physical disabilities are shown mainly as a result of the disaster. There are no characters with permanent disabilities who have significant influence over their lives.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

1924

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