Decathlon Champion: The Story of Glenn Morris
1937
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Minimal
1946
ApprovedDirector
Howard Hill
Runtime
8 minutes
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Cavalcade of Archery is a technical documentary focusing on the mechanics of archery and historical demonstrations. Its main goal is to showcase Howard Hill's trick shots and archival footage, making it less suited for exploring multi-layered identities or social hierarchies. The film adheres to the standard cinematic conventions of 1946, emphasizing technical mastery and historical context over progressive representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses solely on archery techniques and does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities.
The film centers around the expertise of Howard Hill, showcasing his archery skills. However, it primarily highlights the achievements of male figures.
The diversity in the film depends on the archival footage used, which likely reflects the Western-centric views common in 1946 documentaries.
The film celebrates traditional skills and historical continuity but does not critique Western institutions or address systemic power structures.
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities being included or portrayed in the film.
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Official Synopsis
This short tells the story of archery through the ages, mostly using Warner Brothers archive footage. Noted archer Howard Hill demonstrates his skills with various trick shots.
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