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The World Gone Mad

Name: The World Gone Mad
Director: Christy Cabanne
Released: 1933
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1933

Director

Christy Cabanne

Runtime

80 minutes

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The World Gone Mad is a typical crime thriller that focuses on genre conventions rather than social representation. It centers on a procedural investigation into stock fraud, emphasizing the restoration of social order through legal authority. The film adheres to the traditional cinematic language of the early 1930s. It highlights institutional legitimacy rather than challenging social hierarchies or critiquing systemic issues. As a product of the early studio system, the film lacks depth in representing various aspects of diversity, sticking to the homogeneous casting and gendered hierarchies common in early Hollywood crime dramas.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World Gone Mad have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. These themes were rarely explored in mainstream films of the 1930s.

How does The World Gone Mad portray gender?

Limited

The main characters are a District Attorney and a male reporter. Female reporters often had ability to act in films, but the primary investigative roles in this genre are usually held by men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World Gone Mad?

Limited

The film likely reflects the predominantly white casting practices of early 1930s Hollywood. There is no indication of a diverse cast with non-white actors.

How does The World Gone Mad represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story supports the legitimacy of legal systems and upholds traditional Western values related to justice and the rule of law.

Does The World Gone Mad include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a narrative element in this crime drama.

Present on Screen

The film offers a straightforward procedural narrative focused on pursuing criminal justice and investigating stock fraud.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diversity in representation, particularly in terms of LGBTQ+ identities, race, and disability.
The narrative adheres to traditional gender roles, emphasizing male-dominated legal and investigative positions.

Official Synopsis

A district attorney and a reporter try to find the killer of a D.A. who uncovered a massive stock fraud.

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