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Day-time Wife

Name: Day-time Wife
Director: Gregory Ratoff
Released: 1939
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1939

Director

Gregory Ratoff

Runtime

72 minutes

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Day-time Wife is a classic product of the 1930s studio system, adhering to the social norms of its time. The narrative centers on traditional romantic conflicts, particularly marital infidelity and the pursuit of a romantic rival. While the female lead, Jane, shows tactical influence by entering the workforce to seek revenge, this action serves a domestic purpose rather than a systemic one. The film reinforces traditional gender roles and lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity. With a predominantly white cast and a focus on traditional Western professional classes, the film provides a typical mainstream 1939 cinematic experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Day-time Wife have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight. The central conflict revolves around traditional romantic dynamics and marital infidelity.

How does Day-time Wife portray gender?

Fair

Women's influence is shown through domestic disruption rather than professional advancement. Jane actively seeks revenge, but her motivations stem from marital issues.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Day-time Wife?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast with no significant ethnic diversity among the main characters.

How does Day-time Wife represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the stability of the nuclear family and individual moral choices. It upholds the social and professional norms of the mid-1930s.

Does Day-time Wife include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story focuses solely on romantic comedy and professional competition.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist demonstrates tactical influence by taking an active role in her own revenge.
The screwball comedy format allows for female-driven plot movement through domestic disruption.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of non-straight or LGBTQ+ characters.
The cast is notably homogeneous, lacking racial or ethnic diversity in primary roles.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender hierarchies rather than exploring systemic empowerment.

Official Synopsis

When a young wife discovers her husband of two years is involved with his beautiful secretary, she applies for a job as secretary to a business rival.

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