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Transatlantic

Name: Transatlantic
Director: William K. Howard
Released: 1931
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1931

Director

William K. Howard

Runtime

78 minutes

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Transatlantic is a drama set on a luxury ocean liner during the Pre-Code era. It examines class conflicts and infidelity. While it lacks LGBTQ+ or disability representation, it provides a nuanced look at gender roles and immigrant integration. The film challenges strict Victorian morals by allowing female characters to navigate complex romantic situations. It also highlights class differences through the relationship between a gambler and an immigrant's daughter. However, the production remains centered on Western, upper-class norms. Its focus on high-society securities and luxurious settings limits its cultural and racial diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Transatlantic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and infidelity. There is no representation of same-sex relationships or non-binary identities.

How does Transatlantic portray gender?

Fair

Female characters face complex sexual choices and moral dilemmas. This portrayal grants women a degree of control and independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Transatlantic?

Fair

The film includes the perspective of an immigrant, Rudolph Kramer. However, the cast predominantly features characters from Western, upper-class backgrounds.

How does Transatlantic represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores moral ambiguity through social transgressions without harsh condemnation. The setting is deeply rooted in Western capitalist and high-society norms.

Does Transatlantic include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Character arcs are not defined by any physical or cognitive conditions.

Present on Screen

Explores women's control and independence through complex romantic and moral dilemmas.
Features the perspective of an immigrant, Rudolph Kramer.
Uses Pre-Code era social relativism to challenge rigid moralism.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Lacks any depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Focuses primarily on Western, upper-class socioeconomic structures.

Official Synopsis

As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.

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