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Doctor, Feel My Pulse

Name: Doctor, Feel My Pulse
Director: Jules White
Released: 1944
Duration: 17 min

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Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1944

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Director

Jules White

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This slapstick comedy is rooted in its time period, emphasizing physical humor over social critique. The story revolves around a male-dominated cast, focusing on the chaotic energy of the Three Stooges. The film adheres closely to the demographic norms of 1940s American cinema, lacking diversity. While it pokes fun at professional decorum through incompetent doctors, this serves the comedic purpose rather than offering a critical perspective. Overall, the film does not aim for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, presenting a narrow, homogeneous view through traditional comedic formulas.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doctor, Feel My Pulse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender.

How does Doctor, Feel My Pulse portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on the male characters, leaving the female lead as a passive observer. It emphasizes traditional male dominance rather than empowering women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doctor, Feel My Pulse?

Minimal

The cast is mostly white and reflects an Anglo-centric setting. There is no indication of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Doctor, Feel My Pulse represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses slapstick humor to show the breakdown of professional medical authority. However, it does not offer a deeper look at Western institutions or social structures.

Does Doctor, Feel My Pulse include disability representation?

Limited

Vera's hypochondria is used primarily for comedic effect. The film treats psychological distress as a tool for humor rather than exploring it deeply.

Present on Screen

The film effectively disrupts professional decorum through its portrayal of incompetent medical practitioners.

Limited or Absent

The film uses mental health conditions merely as comedic devices rather than as nuanced character traits.
The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a predominantly white cast.
Female characters are portrayed as passive observers rather than active participants in the story.

Official Synopsis

Vera, a hypochondriac, mistakes an escaped lunatic for a physician who can help "cure" her.

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