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That Funny Feeling

Name: That Funny Feeling
Director: Richard Thorpe
Released: 1965
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1965

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Director

Richard Thorpe

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That Funny Feeling is a quintessential product of 1965 studio filmmaking, prioritizing escapism over social commentary. The narrative adheres to the era’s standard of depicting a singular, dominant cultural norm through a homogeneous cast and setting. The film reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. By focusing on traditional heterosexual relationships and mistaken identity clichés, it upholds the status quo of the mid-20th century. Ultimately, the work lacks perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity. It functions as a streamlined romantic comedy that avoids engagement with diverse backgrounds, disabilities, or non-traditional identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Funny Feeling have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly straight-centered framework. There is no evidence of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does That Funny Feeling portray gender?

Limited

The plot relies on traditional gender roles and romantic clichés. While the female lead has a professional role, the story is driven by romantic courtship and economic differences.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Funny Feeling?

Minimal

The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous demographic. There is an absence of racial or ethnic diversity within the main storyline.

How does That Funny Feeling represent religion and culture?

Limited

This escapist musical emphasizes traditional social structures and values from the mid-1960s. It does not critique Western institutions or engage with multicultural themes.

Does That Funny Feeling include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are shown. Characters are presented through a lens of able-bodiedness without addressing neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a cohesive, lighthearted escapist experience typical of mid-century musical comedies.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity.
The story reinforces traditional gender roles and economic disparities.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Joan Howell, a young and pretty maid-for-hire, meets and begins dating wealthy New York City businessman Tom Milford. Embarrassed about bringing him back to her tiny apartment that she shares with her roommate Audrey, Joan brings Tom over to a fancy apartment that she cleans on a daily basis not knowing that it's his place. Tom plays along with the charade despite not knowing who Joan really is, while she tries to tidy up Tom's place not knowing who he really is.

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