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The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1936

NR

Director

Stephen Roberts

Runtime

82 minutes

Average Rating

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The film contrasts its demographic homogeneity with a progressive narrative structure. Despite a lack of racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation, the story challenges 1930s gender norms by centering on a woman who play a significant role in driving the story. By positioning the female protagonist as the driver of both the mystery and the romantic arc, the film offers a rare layer of empowerment within a traditional screwball comedy framework. However, the overall score reflects the limited multi-layered breadth.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ex-Mrs. Bradford have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story centers on heterosexual relationships and reconciliation, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Ex-Mrs. Bradford portray gender?

Good

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story, disrupting traditional domestic stereotypes by maintaining intellectual and tactical dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ex-Mrs. Bradford?

Minimal

The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous social environment, depicting a largely Anglo-Saxon middle-to-upper-class social stratum.

How does The Ex-Mrs. Bradford represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on individual romantic ability to act within a traditional Western framework, without critiquing capitalism, religion, or other societal institutions.

Does The Ex-Mrs. Bradford include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of physical or neurodivergent identities, portraying characters as able-bodied within the genre's typical standards.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story and intellectual dominance.
  • The narrative challenges traditional domestic hierarchies and female submissiveness.
  • The protagonist drives the plot's momentum.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity.
  • The production features no depictions of physical or neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

A doctor is driven into an investigation of sinister goings-on at a horse race track by his mystery writer ex-wife.

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