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Hitting a New High
Representation Score
2.0/10
Limited
1937
ApprovedDirector
Raoul Walsh
Runtime
85 minutes
Average Rating
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Hitting a New High is a product of the 1930s studio system, adhering to the era's standard narrative structures and social hierarchies. It follows a predictable 'rise to fame' trajectory centered on individual ambition and romantic comedy clichés. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and remains anchored in traditional gender roles and Western-centric views of success. Ultimately, the film operates within the established social frameworks of its time, offering a conventional musical comedy experience without significant diversity or cultural subversion.
Category Breakdown
Does Hitting a New High have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film adheres to the romantic and musical conventions of the 1930s. It does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional gender roles.
How does Hitting a New High portray gender?
The film features a female protagonist who drives the plot through her professional ambitions. However, her success seems to depend on male-driven professional structures, such as a press agent.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Hitting a New High?
The inclusion of an African transit point suggests a global setting. However, this likely uses an exoticized lens typical of 1930s cinema rather than providing authentic representation.
How does Hitting a New High represent religion and culture?
The narrative follows a Western trajectory of upward mobility from Paris to Manhattan. It reinforces traditional capitalist entertainment structures rather than challenging Western institutions.
Does Hitting a New High include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters navigating physical or neurodivergent experiences.
Present on Screen
- The film features a female protagonist with clear professional ambition and a significant role in driving the plot.
- The narrative offers a global scope by moving between Paris, Africa, and Manhattan.
Limited or Absent
- The story relies on traditional, male-driven professional structures to advance the female lead's career.
- The setting likely uses a colonial-era exoticized lens rather than authentic cultural representation.
- The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
Official Synopsis
A Paris cabaret singer dreams of becoming a Metropolitan Opera singer. A press agent arranges her Manhattan debut by way of Africa.
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