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Over the Fence

Name: Over the Fence
Director: Harold Lloyd, J. Farrell MacDonald
Released: 1917
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1917

Director

Harold Lloyd, J. Farrell MacDonald

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Over the Fence is a product of the early silent comedy era, designed primarily to showcase physical humor and character types. The story is built around traditional social structures and does not aim to represent diverse identities. Reflecting the social norms of 1917, the film focuses on individual comedic resolutions rather than exploring broader societal issues or multi-layered themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Over the Fence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a humorous situation involving stolen baseball tickets and trying to secure a date. There is no indication of non-straight identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Over the Fence portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male character using a costume to overcome social barriers and win a date. However, the costume serves for slapstick comedy rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Over the Fence?

Minimal

The cast mirrors the demographic norms of the early 20th century, with no evidence of non-white actors or race-bent casting.

How does Over the Fence represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline operates within a conventional Western comedic framework emphasizing situational humor. It does not challenge or deconstruct Western cultural norms.

Does Over the Fence include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Such characters are not used as plot devices or given significant roles.

Present on Screen

Establishes classic slapstick character types through physical comedy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Relies on traditional gender roles and social hierarchies.
Does not address systemic or multi-layered narrative themes.

Official Synopsis

Snitch steals Ginger's (stolen) baseball tickets and takes Ginger's girl to the game. Finding himself without tickets, Ginger dresses as a baseball player and wins the game. A possible debut of the "Glasses" or "Boy" character.

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