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Tarzan and His Mate

Tarzan and His Mate

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1934

NR

Director

Cedric Gibbons

Runtime

104 minutes

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Tarzan and His Mate explores the tension between established societal order and the perceived freedom of the natural world. It offers a moral critique of Western civilization, depicting traditional social structures as potentially harmful to the human spirit. However, the film is limited by the biases of its time. It relies on colonialist stereotypes and lacks meaningful LGBTQ+ or racial representation, reinforcing a Western-centric view of Africa.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan and His Mate have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The story focuses solely on the romantic relationship between the main characters.

How does Tarzan and His Mate portray gender?

Fair

Jane adopts a traditional romantic role but gains a significant role in driving the story by rejecting civilized social structures for a wild life. However, masculine leadership remains the dominant power dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan and His Mate?

Limited

The depiction of Africa is filtered through a colonial lens and the 'noble savage' stereotype. Non-African actors often play indigenous roles.

How does Tarzan and His Mate represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques Western institutionalism by presenting man-made laws as restrictive and corrupt. It portrays the natural world as a pure alternative to complex Western civilization.

Does Tarzan and His Mate include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that drive the narrative or serve as central character arcs.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges Western institutionalism by portraying man-made laws as restrictive and corrupt.
  • Gives Jane a significant role by rejecting civilized social structures.
  • Uses moral relativism to prioritize natural law over societal norms.

Limited or Absent

  • Relies on the 'noble savage' stereotype and a colonialist perspective on Africa.
  • Does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities.
  • Maintains traditional masculine leadership, limiting the subversion of gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.

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