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Expensive Women

Name: Expensive Women
Director: Hobart Henley
Released: 1931
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1931

Director

Hobart Henley

Runtime

60 minutes

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Expensive Women is a period-typical social drama that follows the conventional narrative structures of the early 1930s. While the film centers on a female protagonist, its focus remains on the era's standard romantic and social hierarchies. The production lacks intentionality in disrupting systemic norms, instead reinforcing established class and gendered social roles. It functions as a traditional melodrama rather than a work of diverse storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Expensive Women have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows typical romantic storylines of the early 1930s and does not include any non-straight identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ representation.

How does Expensive Women portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the story as she deals with various suitors, but the plot focuses on traditional concerns about marriage and social status.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Expensive Women?

Limited

The production likely reflects the limited casting standards of its time, with no indication of a diverse cast that challenges the period's Anglo-Saxon norms.

How does Expensive Women represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights traditional class structures and Western social customs. It reinforces the stability of established social institutions through its high-society setting.

Does Expensive Women include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The narrative offers a female-centric perspective by focusing on a woman's internal struggles.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse casting and fails to challenge the homogeneous social norms of the early 1930s.
The plot reinforces traditional gender roles and social hierarchies rather than challenging them.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narratives.

Official Synopsis

A wealthy young woman struggles to find love while surrounded by possible suitors.

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