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Bashful

Bashful

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1917

NR

Director

Alfred J. Goulding

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bashful is a product of its time, emphasizing traditional social and economic hierarchies. The story centers on fulfilling conventional societal expectations, particularly the importance of a nuclear family for securing wealth. The film lacks representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on the homogeneity of early 20th-century social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bashful have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story revolves around a protagonist who needs a wife and family to inherit money. This emphasizes traditional marriage norms without acknowledging any non-straight or non-binary identities.

How does Bashful portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles serve the male protagonist's social advancement. The story relies on traditional views of womanhood as essential for the male character's success.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bashful?

Limited

The film features a cast that reflects the homogeneity of early 20th-century cinema. The narrative focuses on Western, Anglo-centric social structures typical of the time.

How does Bashful represent religion and culture?

Limited

Conflict arises from Western values centered on property, lineage, and family obligations. The story promotes social conformity without exploring diverse cultural or moral perspectives.

Does Bashful include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a clear look at traditional comedic structures and social clichés of the early silent film era.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diversity, reinforcing traditional social hierarchies.
  • Gender roles are used primarily to advance male characters rather than explore complex identities.
  • The plot lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In order to claim his inheritance, our hero must first produce a wife and family.

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