You are here:

A Society Scandal

Name: A Society Scandal
Director: Allan Dwan
Released: 1924
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1924

Passed

Director

Allan Dwan

Runtime

60 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

A Society Scandal operates as a typical social drama of the silent era. While the female lead shows significant independence through her pursuit of personal satisfaction, the narrative remains firmly grounded in the social hierarchies of the 1920s. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. The plot structure reinforces traditional romantic and gender roles, emphasizing the preservation of reputation and social order. Ultimately, the work reflects its time period, prioritizing traditional moral frameworks over critical examination of broader societal issues.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does A Society Scandal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and marriage breakdowns. It does not include any representations of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does A Society Scandal portray gender?

Fair

Marjorie takes a significant role through her actions against societal norms and a plan for revenge. However, male characters maintain control as legal and moral leaders within a traditional hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Society Scandal?

Minimal

The story centers on the dynamics of high society during the 1920s. It likely reflects the predominantly white and Western casting standards of early Hollywood.

How does A Society Scandal represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative explores social reputation and the legal dismantling of marriage. It moves toward social harmony without challenging Western institutions.

Does A Society Scandal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Marjorie, demonstrates significant independence through her pursuit of personal satisfaction and a plan for revenge.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender characters.
The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies where men serve as moral and legal authorities.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the high-society setting.
The story favors social reconciliation over a critique of Western institutions.

Official Synopsis

Hector Colbert sues his wife Marjorie for a divorce after Peters, an admirer of Marjorie, deliberately compromises her. Colbert's lawyer, Daniel Farr, believing that Marjorie's behavior was wrong, gets the divorce, but he ruins the reputation of a fun-loving woman who was simply bored with her husband. Later, she and Farr meet; she plots a revenge against the lawyer but confesses her fabrication when she realizes that she loves him.

How are these scores produced? →