FAQ About The Role of Queer Coding in Classic Cinema
Can you provide an example of a queer-coded character in classic cinema?
A classic example of a queer-coded character is "Joel Cairo" from the 1941 film The Maltese Falcon. Cairo, portrayed by Peter Lorre, exhibits effeminate mannerisms and is suggested to have a colorful wardrobe, hinting at a queer identity in line with cinematic stereotypes of the time.
