
The Colonel's Shower Bath
1902

Representation Score
Minimal
1911
Director
Lucien Nonguet
Runtime
9 minutes
Average Rating
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Max Takes a Bath is a product of its historical era, functioning as a traditional slapstick comedy. The film relies on physical disruption and situational chaos rather than narrative complexity. Because the story focuses on a singular male protagonist and a domestic task, it lacks the intentionality needed to engage with multiple aspects of identity. The social environment remains homogeneous and follows established Western clichés of the early 1900s.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It focuses solely on a domestic comedic premise.
The story centers around a male character named Max, who navigates a domestic challenge. There are no female characters or subversion of gender roles.
There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial backgrounds. The film reflects a homogeneous social environment typical of its time.
The plot adheres to traditional early 20th-century Western comedic clichés. It reinforces standard social structures without challenging them.
No characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities are present. A doctor's orders serve as a plot device without exploring disability in depth.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
On doctor's orders Max buys a new bathtub, but Max struggles to fill it, and when he does, he can't bathe in peace!

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