As double indemnity was created in the 1940's, representation is very stereotypical of the views one might have in that era. I am analysing the Opening Title sequence of the film in terms of representation as well as Sound and Style and the form of the title sequence. I also briefly discuss industry and audience.
Representation
All Male Cast shows a male dominance in work and high status as it is situated in what is obviously a
workplace of high status.
Trilby's, suits and tuxedos reinforce a high status
The man is in charge, He is dismissive and is the strong and silent type
Male
is a juxtaposition of characteristics (Scruffy/Shot/Uses Slang/Status
and Wealth)The car he has shows he has quite a high status
Black actors are cleaning which shows the status of black people in that era as quite poor
A lot of slang is used which suggests crime involvement
It is shot in a big city
Obsequious (overly polite and obedient) door man further states and reinforces the status.
Sound and Style
Quite expensive at the time of release
The music is Classical, timeless, contextual and reminiscent of music tastes at the time.
Form
The form is simply the order of appearance in the Opening Title Sequence.
Studio
Producer
Title
Director
Cast
Production Team
Industry
As this was a time in which there was little variation in film industries, the film is a mainstream example of cinema at the time
Audience
Male and Couples
Vicariously living through others experiences
Generic pleasures: The pleasures of the genre
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