You are here:

Going Places

Name: Going Places
Director: Ray Enright
Released: 1938
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1938

Director

Ray Enright

Runtime

84 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Going Places is a typical product of the 1938 Hollywood studio system, designed for mass-market entertainment. The film upholds the social status quo through lighthearted musical comedy, avoiding any deep exploration of diverse identities. The narrative structure depends on traditional courtship and gender hierarchies. It does not intentionally engage with varied perspectives, sticking to the commercial formulas of the time. Overall, the film reflects the era’s preference for uniformity. It presents a stable, optimistic view of society that avoids challenging established racial, gender, or social structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Going Places have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the strict heterosexual norms of the late 1930s. There is no depiction of non-straight relationships or same-sex interactions.

How does Going Places portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional gender roles and romantic relationships. Female characters have ability to act through singing but do not challenge societal norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Going Places?

Minimal

The cast appears mostly white, reflecting the era's preference for Anglo-Saxon actors. There are no characters of color with significant roles.

How does Going Places represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on light-hearted musical performances rather than social critiques. It emphasizes traditional family values and Western cultural norms.

Does Going Places include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent characters with visible or hidden disabilities. The film does not use disability as a comedic element.

Present on Screen

Offers high-quality escapist entertainment using the standard musical comedy formats of the late 1930s.

Limited or Absent

Needs more representation of diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities.
Should move beyond traditional gender roles and challenge social hierarchies.
Could benefit from including characters with disabilities and diverse life experiences.

Official Synopsis

A sports store clerk poses as a famous jockey as an advertising stunt, but gets more than he bargained for.

How are these scores produced? →