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Jilted Janet

Name: Jilted Janet
Director: Lloyd Ingraham
Released: 1918
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1918

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Director

Lloyd Ingraham

Runtime

50 minutes

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Jilted Janet is a period-typical comedy that adheres strictly to the social hierarchies of 1918. The narrative lacks complexity, focusing instead on a singular conflict of romantic betrayal and class performance. While the female protagonist demonstrates tactical intelligence through her calculated deception, she uses this power to navigate existing social expectations rather than challenge them. The film ultimately reinforces the status quo of the early 20th-century Western social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jilted Janet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does Jilted Janet portray gender?

Fair

Janet Barnes shows tactical intelligence by orchestrating a deception to regain her social standing. However, her actions are driven by traditional romantic and social validation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jilted Janet?

Minimal

The cast appears homogeneous, with no racial blending or non-white protagonists. The story centers on Western social hierarchies of the early 20th century.

How does Jilted Janet represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes class, wealth, and material status, reinforcing Western social structures without challenging them.

Does Jilted Janet include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed within this narrative.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Janet Barnes, demonstrates tactical intelligence through her deceptive schemes.
The film provides a clear look into the socioeconomic values and class aspirations of the early 20th century.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The narrative features a homogeneous cast with no racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Young Janet Barnes is dumped by her fiancé Ernest Morgan for Suzette Sparks, who comes from a wealthy family. Enraged, Janet sends him a photo of the elaborate and elegant mansion next door, implying that it is actually her home. Ernest replies that he and his new wife want to visit there during their honeymoon.

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