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An Ideal Husband

Name: An Ideal Husband
Director: Alexander Korda
Released: 1947
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1947

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Director

Alexander Korda

Runtime

96 minutes

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Alexander Korda’s production offers a sophisticated look at Victorian social etiquette and class-based morality. It exposes the shaky foundations of political success and social reputation. However, the film lacks demographic diversity, focusing on a specific socio-economic elite. While it challenges the perceived perfection of the ruling class, it does so through a traditional lens. Ultimately, the film prioritizes restoring social order over disrupting systemic power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Ideal Husband have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows Victorian social structures and does not depict any queer subtext or non-cisgender identities.

How does An Ideal Husband portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play significant roles in driving the story, especially Lady Chiltern, who acts as a moral guide. However, the resolution emphasizes traditional domestic stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Ideal Husband?

Minimal

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting both the Victorian setting and the 1947 production era. It lacks perspectives from non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does An Ideal Husband represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques corruption within political and capitalist institutions, focusing on individual morality rather than systemic issues.

Does An Ideal Husband include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed. Characters are defined by social standing and moral choices rather than physical or neurodivergent identities.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced exploration of gendered social pressures and female influence.
Critiques the corruption within political and capitalist institutions effectively.
Challenges the moral integrity of the ruling class through sophisticated social critique.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext.
The cast is ethnically homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not include portrayals of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.

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