
An Annapolis Story
1955

1935
ApprovedDirector
Alexander Hall
Runtime
75 minutes
Average Rating
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Commodore Fitzhugh, an old retired naval officer, lives at the Annapolis Naval Academy and, unhappy with the "modern" navy, likes to talk about his days in the "old" navy, especially about his part in the Battle of Manila Bay under Adm. Dewey during the Spanish-American War, when he commanded the USS Congress. That ship, now decommissioned and docked in Annapolis harbor, is--unknown to Fitzhugh--about to be towed out to sea to be used for target practice. When Fitzhugh finds this out, he sets out to either save his beloved vessel or "go down with his ship".
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any indication of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows a traditional dramatic structure centered on naval nostalgia without addressing heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on Commodore Fitzhugh and his struggle against modernization. Female characters appear to be relegated to secondary or domestic roles, reinforcing traditional hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative centers on an American naval officer's perspective. It likely features a homogeneous white cast, reflecting the era's standard of depicting military institutions through an Anglo-Saxon lens.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film portrays a reverence for traditional military structures and the 'old navy.' It frames conflict through the preservation of heritage rather than a critique of systemic issues.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not utilized as a narrative device within the film.
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AI Analysis
Annapolis Farewell is a product of 1930s studio-era filmmaking, prioritizing conventional moral frameworks and established social hierarchies. The narrative is driven by a male protagonist's sentimental attachment to a decommissioned vessel, placing the focus squarely on patriarchal naval traditions. The film lacks intersectional complexity, offering no representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities. Its cultural lens is narrow, focusing on institutional nostalgia and the preservation of Western military heritage. Ultimately, the work reflects the era's standard of depicting military life through a homogeneous, traditionalist perspective, lacking any intentional disruption of social norms.

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