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Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman

Name: Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman
Director: George Irving
Released: 1917
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1917

Director

George Irving

Runtime

65 minutes

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This 1917 production is a character study of social duality that adheres to traditional Anglo-Saxon values. The narrative centers on the 'gentleman thief' archetype, highlighting masculine social dominance. While it offers a slight challenge to moral absolutism by romanticizing a criminal, it lacks diverse representation. The story operates within a narrow framework of Anglo-Saxon social hierarchies, offering limited multi-layered complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or explore gender fluidity. The character dynamics follow traditional Edwardian social norms without addressing any queer narratives.

How does Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses heavily on the male protagonist, A.J. Raffles, reinforcing traditional gender roles through male-dominated spaces such as cricket clubs and high society.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the demographics of the time. There are no non-white characters with significant roles in the story.

How does Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film introduces moral relativism through the gentleman thief cliché. While it questions absolute legal morality, it remains grounded in the period's class structures.

Does Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story emphasizes the physical abilities and social skills of the protagonist.

Present on Screen

The gentleman thief cliché introduces moral relativism.
The narrative explores the tension between social respectability and illicit behavior.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
There is a significant absence of women's ability to drive the story or subversion of gender roles.
The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous demographic.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are integrated into the story.

Official Synopsis

A.J. Raffles, an educated and handsome cricket champ with entry to the best social circles steals precious trinkets and jewels, purely for the love of the game and the thrill of the chase, outwitting police and detectives.

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