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Pie-Eyed

Name: Pie-Eyed
Director: Scott Pembroke, Joe Rock
Released: 1925
Duration: 18 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1925

Director

Scott Pembroke, Joe Rock

Runtime

18 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pie-Eyed is a conventional silent comedy that follows the social and narrative norms of the 1920s. The plot centers on a male protagonist's drunken disruption of a manager's authority, offering little space for diverse perspectives. The film's structure reinforces existing power dynamics. Women are portrayed as passive figures, and there is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity. Overall, Pie-Eyed functions as a typical period comedy focusing on interpersonal conflicts and the restoration of social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pie-Eyed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The plot revolves around a married couple facing social disruption.

How does Pie-Eyed portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are traditional and hierarchical. The female character is passive and pursued rather than actively participating in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pie-Eyed?

Limited

The cast appears homogeneous and typical of 1920s mainstream comedy. There are no characters representing different racial backgrounds.

How does Pie-Eyed represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses standard comedic clichés within a club setting. It reinforces existing social structures without challenging Western institutions.

Does Pie-Eyed include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear, structured comedic conflict centered on social disruption.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack ability to act and are treated as passive objects.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered relationships.
The film does not include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives in its cast.

Official Synopsis

It's 3:00 AM at the Firewater Club, and Stanley has had more than enough to drink. When he tries to take over leading the orchestra, the manager - a former boxer - lets him know that he needs to restrain himself. But it's not long before Stanley causes another disruption anyway, and when he then tries to dance with the manager's wife, the manager's patience finally runs out.

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