
His Ex Marks the Spot
1940

1928
PassedDirector
Jack Conway
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film offers no evidence of non-heteronormative identities. The narrative likely adheres to the conventional romantic tropes and traditional courtship typical of the 1920s.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male protagonist's social and athletic struggles. The core conflict is framed through a masculine lens of competition and social standing.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The polo-centric setting suggests a homogeneous depiction of the era's elite. The narrative likely reinforces traditional racial hierarchies rather than providing agency for characters of color.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film operates within traditional Western social structures. It engages with the established social order of the elite rather than critiquing capitalism or religion.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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AI Analysis
The Smart Set is a product of its era, functioning as a traditional studio comedy that prioritizes the social mores of the early 20th-century upper class. The narrative focuses on a playboy's athletic and social standing, reinforcing established hierarchies rather than challenging them. Because the film centers on Anglo-Saxon social structures and masculine competition, it lacks meaningful representation of diverse identities. The focus remains strictly on the prestige of international sport and class-based status within a homogeneous social circle.

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