You are here:

Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1894

Director

William Heise, William K.L. Dickson

Runtime

1 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Annie Oakley (1894) serves primarily as a historical document, preserving the legacy of a renowned sharpshooter. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of Annie Oakley as a skilled and professional woman, defying the passive roles typical of her time. However, the film lacks diversity in terms of race, culture, and LGBTQ+ representation, focusing solely on a singular Western figure.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Annie Oakley have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film contains no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It functions strictly as a biographical record of a historical figure.

How does Annie Oakley portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights Annie Oakley's professional dominance in a traditionally male-dominated field, challenging the passive roles typically expected of women in the 19th century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Annie Oakley?

Minimal

The film focuses on a Western icon and does not include a diverse cast or integrate different ethnic identities.

How does Annie Oakley represent religion and culture?

Minimal

It celebrates a traditional Western figure without critiquing the social structures of the Wild West era.

Does Annie Oakley include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or documented evidence regarding the portrayal of disabilities within this short documentary clip.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights Annie Oakley's professional skills and challenges traditional gender roles.
  • Offers a valuable historical record of a famous American performer.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its cast and subject matter.
  • Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
  • Does not provide a cultural critique or multi-layered complexity.

Official Synopsis

A short Edison Black Maria studio film featuring famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley, known as “Little Sure Shot.” Born Phoebe Ann Oakley Mozee in Ohio in 1860, she rose to global fame performing with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Accompanied (likely) by her husband and fellow marksman Frank Butler, Oakley’s diminutive stature belied her legendary marksmanship.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.