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Mister Albert

Name: Mister Albert
Director: Karl Anton
Released: 1932
Duration: 95 min

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Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1932

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Director

Karl Anton

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mister Albert is a conventional 1930s comedy that adheres strictly to the social and structural norms of its time. The plot revolves around a standard romantic pursuit and class-based mistaken identity, offering little in the way of progressive representation. The film operates within a traditional framework, focusing on the temporary disruption of class boundaries through an incognito cliché, without attempting to challenge the status quo or provide multi-layered perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mister Albert have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between a butler and his client, without exploring non-traditional gender identities or challenging conventional romance.

How does Mister Albert portray gender?

Fair

Sylvia Robertson plays a significant role in driving the plot, but the story remains centered around the male protagonist's journey, following traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mister Albert?

Minimal

The setting and character names suggest a Western, homogeneous society. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Mister Albert represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story relies on established social hierarchies and class distinctions, using the incognito cliché to play with status without critiquing Western social orders.

Does Mister Albert include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses a classic 'incognito' cliché to create comedic tension through social performance.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation, reflecting a homogeneous social milieu.
The plot follows traditional gender and heterosexual dynamics without challenging established hierarchies.
There is no evidence of representation for neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

Monsieur Albert is a very elegant and much-appreciated butler. One day he falls in love with a client, Sylvia Robertson, and follows her to a winter sports resort. Sylvia does not recognize him and imagines that he is related to a king who goes incognito.

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