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The Rage of Paris

Name: The Rage of Paris
Director: Henry Koster
Released: 1938
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1938

Director

Henry Koster

Runtime

78 minutes

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The film functions as a typical 1930s romantic comedy, emphasizing established social hierarchies and traditional archetypes. It operates within the cultural and gendered frameworks of its time without attempting to challenge them. The narrative revolves around the pursuit of socioeconomic stability through marriage. While women display tactical intelligence, their goals remain tied to patriarchal structures and conventional romantic expectations. Ultimately, the film reinforces the status quo, reflecting the production values of 1938 with a homogeneous view of Western socialites.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rage of Paris have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives outside of traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does The Rage of Paris portray gender?

Limited

Female characters show tactical intelligence and planning to secure financial stability. However, their actions are focused on achieving traditional goals such as marrying wealthy men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rage of Paris?

Minimal

The film portrays a predominantly homogeneous social environment with no significant racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters or social circles.

How does The Rage of Paris represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative centers on traditional Western social values and class standing. It focuses on navigating high-society institutions to achieve personal security and stability.

Does The Rage of Paris include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities represented within the primary character arcs or the supporting cast.

Present on Screen

Female characters demonstrate strategic thinking and planning to achieve their goals.
The film clearly explores themes of class mobility and social dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives.
The social environment is homogeneous, with no racial or ethnic diversity.
The plot reinforces patriarchal structures and traditional gender roles.
There is no representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.

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