You are here:

America the Beautiful

No Poster Available

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1945

Approved

Runtime

20 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Produced by Warner Bros. to promote U.S. Savings Bonds, this 1945 documentary-style film serves as a tool for national unity. It prioritizes mid-century civic ideals and institutional stability over diverse representation. The production reinforces traditional social hierarchies and a homogeneous vision of American life. While it touches on the tension between small-town commerce and corporate expansion, it does so through a lens of traditionalism. Ultimately, the film serves as a historical snapshot of an era focused on reinforcing a unified, idealized national identity rather than reflecting a pluralistic society.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does America the Beautiful have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender, typical of the 1940s.

How does America the Beautiful portray gender?

Limited

Betty Hutton's energetic comedic role highlights her influence in driving the story, but her character is still confined within traditional mid-century gender roles. The film uses these roles to maintain a stable community image.

How racially and ethnically diverse is America the Beautiful?

Minimal

The film portrays an American society that is largely uniform, lacking significant racial or ethnic diversity. It reflects the era's social constraints and an idealized view of the population.

How does America the Beautiful represent religion and culture?

Fair

Patriotism is central, offering a subtle critique of rapid modernization and unchecked capitalist expansion. It emphasizes community-based economic structures and civic duty.

Does America the Beautiful include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The cast consists of able-bodied individuals representing a standardized socioeconomic demographic.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced critique of rapid modernization and unchecked capitalist expansion.
  • Features a high-energy comedic performance from lead Betty Hutton.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ representation, showing a homogeneous society.
  • Does not include characters with disabilities in the narrative.
  • Relies heavily on traditional mid-century gender hierarchies and social structures.

Official Synopsis

Created in 1945 by the Warner Bros. Studio to sell U.S. Savings Bonds, “America the Beautiful” opens to the patriotic strains of the song of the same name. The film paints a picture of the United States as an industrious society on the move.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.