Katharine Hepburn famously dressed as a boy in Sylvia Scarlett (1935), directed by George Cukor. In the film, she plays Sylvia Scarlett, a young woman who disguises herself as a boy named “Sylvester” to help her father escape from France to England after a financial scandal.
Hepburn’s character challenges gender norms of the time, and her portrayal was daring and ahead of its era. Her short hair, masculine attire, and convincing boyish mannerisms contributed to the film's unique tone.
The film is now considered a cult classic, especially among LGBTQ+ audiences, for its exploration of gender identity and ambiguous sexual tensions. There are scenes where both male and female characters are attracted to “Sylvester,” adding a layer of complexity to the narrative.
Despite Hepburn’s bold performance, Sylvia Scarlett was a box office flop at the time. However, it has since gained recognition for its daring themes and Hepburn's risk-taking.
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I'm utterly tired of the so-called 'alphabet club' claiming spiritual ownership of icons to us all. Why the continued attempts to legitimize themselves? They've attained lawful legitimacy, been socially normalized for decades. Why constantly hyjack culture? Like the rainbow. A religious symbol for thousands of years - still is! Promoting it as an exclusive symbol of deviant sex olis deeply offensive to hundreds of millions. (would they treat Muslims or Hindus like that?) Wouldn't a butterfly be more appropriate anyway?
ReplyDeleteWe're all just people, assimilate! But the gay (etc) community has adopted an air of aggrieved martyrdom that is growing more tedious every year.