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The Ghost Breakers

Name: The Ghost Breakers
Director: George Marshall
Released: 1940
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1940

Director

George Marshall

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film reflects the social norms of its time, particularly in its portrayal of gender roles. It highlights the strength of the female lead, Mary Carter, who actively drives the story. However, the film's approach to racial and cultural elements is less nuanced, using non-white characters and cultural practices primarily as atmospheric tools. The narrative focuses on humor and romance rather than addressing broader societal issues or diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ghost Breakers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or relationships outside of traditional heterosexual ones.

How does The Ghost Breakers portray gender?

Good

Mary Carter stands out as a strong, independent woman who drives the plot forward, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ghost Breakers?

Limited

The film features characters from the Caribbean, but they mostly serve as background elements rather than taking central roles.

How does The Ghost Breakers represent religion and culture?

Limited

Voodoo and zombies are used as typical genre elements, following a conventional Western storyline focused on mystery and romance.

Does The Ghost Breakers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

Mary Carter is a strong, independent character who drives the plot.
The film challenges traditional gender roles by placing a woman at the center of the story.

Limited or Absent

Non-white characters are used more for atmosphere than for central roles.
Cultural elements like voodoo are employed as clichés rather than nuanced representations.
The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and does not include characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.

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