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Conquer by the Clock

Name: Conquer by the Clock
Director: Slavko Vorkapich, Frederic Ullman Jr.
Released: 1942
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1942

Director

Slavko Vorkapich, Frederic Ullman Jr.

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Conquer by the Clock serves as a propaganda tool to boost industrial productivity during World War II. Its main goal is to reinforce state-driven stability and national morale. Because the film prioritizes collective mobilization over individual identity, it lacks meaningful representation of underrepresented groups. The narrative structure upholds existing social norms and hierarchies rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the film reflects the sociopolitical constraints of 1942, focusing on a singular, patriotic morality and a homogeneous vision of the American workforce.

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Category Breakdown

Does Conquer by the Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It emphasizes national unity through traditional social structures.

How does Conquer by the Clock portray gender?

Limited

Women are shown as key contributors to the wartime industrial workforce. However, their roles are defined by wartime needs rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Conquer by the Clock?

Limited

The film highlights a unified American identity centered around a homogeneous workforce. It lacks diverse casting and reinforces a centralized, Anglo-Saxon vision of national unity.

How does Conquer by the Clock represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The movie promotes patriotism, industrial capitalism, and national duty. It supports Western institutions and the importance of following authority to maintain the existing social order.

Does Conquer by the Clock include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities or neurodivergence in the film. Physical capability is treated as a standard requirement for industrial production.

Present on Screen

Highlights the involvement of women in the industrial workforce to support the war effort.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, favoring a homogeneous depiction of the workforce.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities.
Reinforces traditional social hierarchies and Western institutionalism rather than exploring diverse identities.

Official Synopsis

Conquer by the Clock was a short dramatic propaganda film produced by the RKO Pathé in 1942 to encourage wartime industrial production. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1943.

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