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There Goes My Heart

There Goes My Heart

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1938

Passed

Director

Norman Z. McLeod

Runtime

83 minutes

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This 1938 romantic comedy adheres to the conventions of the studio system. While the protagonist's choice to work as a clerk suggests some independence, the film remains within the rigid social and narrative norms of its time. The lack of intentionality regarding diverse identities and adherence to traditional storytelling norms indicate a focus on conventional themes and social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does There Goes My Heart have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical 1938 romantic storylines centered around heterosexual relationships. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question heterosexuality.

How does There Goes My Heart portray gender?

Fair

The protagonist takes control by choosing to work as a clerk despite her heiress status. However, the story likely upholds traditional gender roles and romantic resolutions typical of the era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is There Goes My Heart?

Minimal

The production reflects the homogeneous casting practices of 1930s Hollywood. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or varied cultural backgrounds.

How does There Goes My Heart represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes class distinctions and capitalist structures within a department store setting. It likely supports social stability rather than challenging Western societal norms.

Does There Goes My Heart include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities play a significant role in the narrative. Disability is not a prominent feature of this production.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist shows initiative by choosing to work as a clerk despite her heiress status.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the homogeneous casting practices of the 1930s.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge heterosexuality.
  • The story reinforces traditional social hierarchies and gendered expectations.

Official Synopsis

An heiress takes a job as a department store clerk.

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