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Classified

Name: Classified
Director: Alfred Santell
Released: 1925
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1925

Passed

Director

Alfred Santell

Runtime

70 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Classified is a period-specific romantic comedy that offers a glimpse into the evolving roles of women during the Jazz Age. While Babs Comet navigates a professional environment, the film's core remains anchored in the traditional social expectations of the time. The film showcases Babs' professional independence but fails to challenge the societal hierarchies of the 1920s. The narrative emphasizes traditional marriage as the ultimate goal for women's stability. Overall, the work reflects the homogeneous and conventional social landscape of early 20th-century Hollywood, lacking significant representation of diverse identities or cultural subversions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Classified have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around the protagonist's pursuit of a traditional marriage.

How does Classified portray gender?

Fair

Babs Comet demonstrates significant influence in her professional environment. However, her ultimate goal of finding a husband aligns with the traditional gender roles of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Classified?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the homogenous casting practices of the 1920s. There is no indication of racial diversity among the characters.

How does Classified represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to the conventional social norms of the 1920s. It highlights the navigation of established Western social institutions without challenging them.

Does Classified include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no exploration of physical or neurodivergent impairments in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a portrayal of professional ability to act for women in the 1920s.
Examines the interplay between career and social navigation for women in the 1920s.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
Features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the limited racial diversity of its era.
Strictly adheres to traditional gender roles and marriage-centric social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Babs Comet is employed by the classified ad department of the daily paper and uses her looks and position to get a husband.

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