A Blunderful Time
1950

Representation Score
Minimal
1937
ApprovedDirector
Charles Lamont
Runtime
17 minutes
Average Rating
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Ditto is a traditional 1930s situational comedy built around the classic cliché of mistaken identity. The narrative structure centers on romantic pursuit and domestic confusion using the device of twins. The film adheres to the standard commercial structures of the studio era, emphasizing slapstick and situational humor over any deconstruction of social hierarchies or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the work reinforces the conventional social norms of its time rather than attempting to disrupt them.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional romantic storyline between a man and a woman, without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Women play key roles in the plot, but their identities are defined by their relationships to the male protagonist and physical resemblance.
The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the casting practices common in mainstream comedies of the 1930s.
The narrative follows a traditional Western comedic style focused on individual romantic pursuits without addressing social or religious institutions.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film, nor are there any such characters given significant roles.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Buster, an ice delivery man, falls for one of his customers, not knowing she has a twin sister living next door.
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