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Where the Pest Begins

Name: Where the Pest Begins
Director: Harry Edwards
Released: 1945
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1945

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Director

Harry Edwards

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1945 comedy reflects the social and narrative conventions of its time. Its humor stems from the disruption of professional and familial routines, without attempting to challenge these norms. The film upholds traditional hierarchies and social structures, focusing on a single, conventional social norm. It does not engage with contemporary issues or diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Where the Pest Begins have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, nor does it show any same-sex relationships or intimacy.

How does Where the Pest Begins portray gender?

Limited

The movie relies on traditional gender roles and conflicts within the home. Although the wife has some social influence, the overall power dynamics support a conventional family hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Where the Pest Begins?

Minimal

The cast seems uniform, with no characters of color or indications of racial diversity. There are no characters from diverse backgrounds who play significant roles in the story.

How does Where the Pest Begins represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story aligns with mid-century Western cultural values, emphasizing government service and traditional family roles. It does not question these values or explore modern moral complexities.

Does Where the Pest Begins include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergent individuals either.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear glimpse into mid-century Western social values and domestic life.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks racial diversity and does not feature characters of color with significant roles.
The movie relies on traditional gender roles that reinforce conventional family hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Jonathan Bass (Tom Kennedy), an inventor working for the government, makes the mistake of his life. He moves next door to Shemp. Lazy, obtuse and obnoxious, Shemp plays the good neighbor by wrecking the Bass' garage, car and china... and somehow makes it look to Bass' wife (Christine McIntyre) that Jonathan is clumsily at fault. Bass' latest project is a new bomb for the Army, and it's only a matter of time before helpful Shemp turns up in the laboratory basement offering his assistance.

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