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The Shining Hour

Name: The Shining Hour
Director: Frank Borzage
Released: 1938
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1938

Director

Frank Borzage

Runtime

76 minutes

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The Shining Hour is a classic social-clash drama typical of 1938 Hollywood. It centers on the friction between different social classes, particularly the clash between nightclub culture and established landed wealth. While the female lead disrupts patriarchal family foundations, the film lacks complexity in addressing social hierarchies. The narrative prioritizes romantic and class-based conflicts over a broader critique of societal structures. Ultimately, the film adheres to the era's standard of homogeneous casting and traditional moral structures, focusing mainly on its central romantic arc.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Shining Hour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives. The plot revolves around a traditional marriage structure.

How does The Shining Hour portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the story by challenging a patriarchal family structure. Her actions have a significant social impact.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Shining Hour?

Limited

The setting and era suggest a homogeneous cast focused on a wealthy farming family. There is no indication of racial diversity.

How does The Shining Hour represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines class tensions between nightclub culture and agrarian wealth. It likely upholds traditional moral values and family sanctity.

Does The Shining Hour include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist challenges established patriarchal family foundations.
The narrative explores interesting class tensions between nightclub culture and agrarian wealth.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
The casting follows the era's standard of racial homogeneity.
There is no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.

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