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Cavalcade

Name: Cavalcade
Director: Richard von Schenck, Albert Arliss
Released: 1959
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Richard von Schenck, Albert Arliss

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cavalcade operates as a traditional historical anthology that upholds mid-century social and cultural norms. The narrative structure emphasizes the continuity of the American frontier experience through a conventional lens. By focusing on the development of institutions and the progress of the frontier, the film maintains a standard approach to historical progression. It does not intentionally challenge established hierarchies of gender, race, or identity. Ultimately, the film exemplifies the era's focus on homogeneous settler demographics and traditional societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cavalcade have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the traditional heterosexual norms typical of mid-century Western cinema.

How does Cavalcade portray gender?

Limited

The film features traditional Western gender roles that reinforce existing hierarchies. Women play roles across different segments but rarely have the power to challenge male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cavalcade?

Limited

The story focuses on Anglo-Saxon views of frontier settlement and expansion. There is no significant racial diversity or non-white majority casting.

How does Cavalcade represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes center on the American landscape and traditional Western values. The vignettes emphasize institutional progress and foundationalist themes rather than secular or anti-capitalist perspectives.

Does Cavalcade include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and disability is not a central part of the narrative.

Present on Screen

The anthology format allows for a variety of female roles across different segments.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender expressions.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative centers on Anglo-Saxon perspectives, lacking significant racial diversity or non-white majority casting.
Gender roles remain conventional, with women rarely having the power to challenge male dominance.

Official Synopsis

Set on the Argentine coast in 1870, a man pretends to be an outlaw to catch an army deserter.

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