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The Smart Set

Name: The Smart Set
Director: Jack Conway
Released: 1928
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1928

Passed

Director

Jack Conway

Runtime

80 minutes

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The Smart Set is a product of its time, functioning as a traditional studio comedy that emphasizes the social norms of the early 20th-century upper class. The narrative centers on a playboy's athletic and social standing, reinforcing established hierarchies without challenging them. Since the film focuses on Anglo-Saxon social structures and masculine competition, it lacks meaningful representation of diverse identities. The emphasis remains solely on the prestige of international sports and class-based status within a homogeneous social circle.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Smart Set have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative likely follows traditional romance and courtship norms from the 1920s.

How does The Smart Set portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist's social and athletic challenges. The main conflict is viewed through a competitive and masculine perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Smart Set?

Limited

The polo-focused setting implies a uniform depiction of the era's elite. The narrative likely upholds traditional racial hierarchies without giving much ability to act to characters of color.

How does The Smart Set represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to traditional Western social structures. It engages with the social order of the elite without critiquing capitalism or religion.

Does The Smart Set include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear look into the social hierarchies and athletic culture of the 1920s elite.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The story upholds traditional social structures without offering subversive or inclusive perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.

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