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The Ghost Goes Wild

Name: The Ghost Goes Wild
Director: George Blair
Released: 1947
Duration: 66 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1947

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Director

George Blair

Runtime

66 minutes

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The Ghost Goes Wild is a classic product of 1947 Hollywood, focusing on escapist comedy while reinforcing the status quo. The film relies on established genre clichés and period-typical characterizations that support the dominant social order. Its demographic makeup is largely uniform, reflecting the standard practices of the time. The narrative centers on a white-centric social environment and traditional legal and social institutions. Ultimately, the film lacks the intention to disrupt social hierarchies. It functions as a straightforward comedy where supernatural elements serve the plot without addressing broader human diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ghost Goes Wild have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender.

How does The Ghost Goes Wild portray gender?

Limited

Monte Crandell's comedic performance follows the typical gender roles of the mid-20th century. The story does not challenge traditional male authority or give women significant roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ghost Goes Wild?

Minimal

The cast appears uniform, reflecting the era's studio practices. There are no characters of color driving the plot or showing intentional racial diversity.

How does The Ghost Goes Wild represent religion and culture?

Limited

This comedy operates within established social and legal norms. It avoids any anti-Western critiques and follows a conventional path of conflict and resolution.

Does The Ghost Goes Wild include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The ghost is used as a comedic device without exploring disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional comedic structure typical of its era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity.
The film does not include characters with disabilities.
Gender roles follow established, non-subversive period clichés.

Official Synopsis

Young artist Monte Crandell is being sued for an unauthorized caricature. To escape arrest, he disguises himself as a mystic, only to conjure up a genuine ghost during a seance. Things come to a head during his trial, where the invisible ghost takes the witness stand on Our Hero's behalf.

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