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The King of the Jungle

Name: The King of the Jungle
Director: Webster Cullison
Released: 1927
Duration: 200 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1927

PASSED

Director

Webster Cullison

Runtime

200 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The King of the Jungle is a product of the 1920s silent serial tradition, emphasizing standard genre conventions over progressive representation. The narrative structure relies heavily on established clichés of the era, such as the rugged hero and the damsel in distress. The film centers on a conventional heterosexual romance and a hero-centric adventure model, lacking in-depth exploration of diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The King of the Jungle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story follows a typical hero and heroine relationship without any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The King of the Jungle portray gender?

Limited

The film reinforces traditional gender roles by depicting the male lead as a protector while the female lead is shown as needing rescue.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The King of the Jungle?

Minimal

The casting likely reflects the homogenous standards of early Hollywood, focusing on a rugged, Anglo-Saxon masculine ideal.

How does The King of the Jungle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western adventure themes and the conquest of nature. It celebrates traditional heroism without offering a critical perspective on culture or society.

Does The King of the Jungle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not include any representation of disability.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear, high-stakes adventure through its ten-episode serial format.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on the 'damsel in distress' cliché, which limits the female character's role.
The story lacks diverse casting and varied character identities.
The narrative adheres to narrow, traditional Western heroic archetypes.

Official Synopsis

Elmo Lincoln is a rugged jungle hero safeguarding a vulnerable heroine. They faced escalating perils in the untamed wilderness, including rampaging elephants, ferocious lions, massive apes, and cunning villains in this 10 episode serial. Chapters: "The Great Tragedy", "The Elephant Avenger", "Battling for Her Life", "Into the Lion's Jaws", "The Striped Terror", "Gripped by the Death Vice", "The Slinking Demons", "The Giant Ape Strikes", "No Escape."

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