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That Hamilton Woman

Name: That Hamilton Woman
Director: Alexander Korda
Released: 1941
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1941

Approved

Director

Alexander Korda

Runtime

125 minutes

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This historical drama shines in its portrayal of Emma Hamilton as a sophisticated navigator of high-society power dynamics. It challenges the typical submissive femininity of the era by emphasizing her intellectual and social influence. However, the film is deeply rooted in the social hierarchies of its time, lacking racial diversity and offering no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities. It maintains a very homogeneous perspective, reinforcing traditional British aristocratic and military institutions. The film provides a nuanced look at gendered power but ultimately functions as a classical romance that upholds traditional British institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Hamilton Woman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows the romantic structures of the 1940s and does not depict any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does That Hamilton Woman portray gender?

Good

Emma Hamilton is shown as a key influencer in both politics and society, using her intellect to navigate high-society dynamics. However, her influence remains tied to romantic relationships rather than broader societal change.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Hamilton Woman?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white and European, reflecting the historical context and production standards of the 1940s. The film does not include diverse ethnic backgrounds or characters from non-Anglo-Saxon cultures.

How does That Hamilton Woman represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights the British naval and aristocratic traditions, exploring social consequences through a lens of class-based morality without critiquing Western institutions.

Does That Hamilton Woman include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the main storylines, nor are characters with disabilities used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

Focuses on Emma Hamilton's social and intellectual influence.
Challenges the typical submissive femininity of the 1940s.

Limited or Absent

Needs more racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Reinforces traditional aristocratic and military hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

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