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Almost a Divorce

Name: Almost a Divorce
Director: Jack Raymond, Arthur Varney
Released: 1931
Duration: 61 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1931

Approved

Director

Jack Raymond, Arthur Varney

Runtime

61 minutes

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Almost a Divorce is a product of the early British sound era, adhering to the comedic standards of the 1930s. The film serves as a traditional period piece that prioritizes farcical matrimonial complications over social commentary. Its narrative structure reinforces conventional social hierarchies and domestic norms. The conflicts arise from personal failings within a standard marital framework rather than any progressive deconstruction of identity or social status. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt established norms, reflecting the homogeneous and traditional casting and thematic patterns of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Almost a Divorce have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on traditional heterosexual marriage and domestic stability.

How does Almost a Divorce portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a man's actions affecting a traditional marriage. It follows typical gender roles without challenging existing hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Almost a Divorce?

Minimal

The film reflects the homogeneous society of 1930s Britain. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Almost a Divorce represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Western values related to domestic life and social etiquette. It focuses on marital stability without critiquing broader societal structures.

Does Almost a Divorce include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear look into the traditional comedic structures and social decorum of 1930s British cinema.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
Reinforces traditional gender roles and social hierarchies without offering subversive perspectives.

Official Synopsis

'Farcical comedy of matrimonial complications in which a bibulous man almost wrecks his friend's marriage.' (British Film Institute)

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