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Across the Atlantic

Name: Across the Atlantic
Director: Howard Bretherton
Released: 1928
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1928

Passed

Director

Howard Bretherton

Runtime

60 minutes

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Across the Atlantic is a conventional romantic drama that adheres strictly to the social and narrative norms of the late 1920s. The plot relies on established clichés of the era, such as the romantic triangle and the 'lost and found' hero. The film lacks diverse representation, focusing instead on a Western-centric story of military service and marital stability. While the female lead makes choices, her character arc remains tied to her suitors. Ultimately, the film reinforces standard romantic and social norms without attempting to challenge them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Across the Atlantic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a traditional romantic triangle focused on heterosexual relationships. It does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or critique the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Across the Atlantic portray gender?

Fair

Phyllis drives the central conflict through her romantic choices. However, her role is defined by her relationships with two men, following the domestic clichés of the period.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Across the Atlantic?

Minimal

The narrative is set within Western contexts, primarily American and European. It seems to reflect the homogeneous casting standards of 1928 Hollywood.

How does Across the Atlantic represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows conventional Western narrative structures related to military service and romance. It emphasizes individual resolution rather than challenging societal hierarchies.

Does Across the Atlantic include disability representation?

Minimal

Amnesia serves as a standard plot device to facilitate a romantic cliché. There is no detailed exploration of cognitive disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Phyllis, the female protagonist, makes decisive romantic choices between two suitors.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse casting and does not include non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
women's ability to drive the story is confined to domestic and marital contexts rather than broader social roles.
Disability is used as a convenient plot device rather than a meaningful character study.

Official Synopsis

Brothers Hugh and Dan Clayton are both in love with Phyllis, their father's secretary. She finally chooses Hugh, and they marry before he joins the army and is sent overseas as a fighter pilot. He is shot down in a dogfight, crashes and loses his memory and drifts around Europe. Years go by, and Phyllis decides to try to find him in France before consenting to marry Dan, who still loves her. Complications ensue.

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