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Come and Get It

Name: Come and Get It
Director: William Wyler, Howard Hawks
Released: 1936
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

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1936

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Director

William Wyler, Howard Hawks

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Come and Get It is a classic product of the Golden Age, emphasizing traditional romantic and philosophical conflicts. The narrative structure reinforces established social hierarchies related to race, gender, and class. While the film provides a nuanced look at the tension between freedom and stability, it does so within the confines of the era's social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Come and Get It have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does Come and Get It portray gender?

Limited

Mia's role is largely reactive, defined by her interactions with two men. The film emphasizes traditional gender roles, positioning women as pivotal to male ambitions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Come and Get It?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the social norms of the mid-19th-century frontier. There are no characters from diverse racial backgrounds with significant roles.

How does Come and Get It represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights the American frontier and the shift towards settled, capitalist life. It upholds the importance of family stability and traditional Western institutions.

Does Come and Get It include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters. The film does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Avoids the most extreme stereotypes of women common to the era.
Provides a nuanced exploration of the emotional impact of progress.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation for underrepresented groups, including racial and LGBTQ+ communities.
Female characters have limited independence, often serving as catalysts for male conflict.
The narrative maintains a homogeneous, Anglo-Saxon perspective of the American frontier.

Official Synopsis

An ambitious lumberjack abandons his saloon girl lover so that he can marry into wealth, but years later becomes infatuated with the woman's daughter.

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