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Golf

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1922

NR

Director

Larry Semon, Tom Buckingham

Runtime

25 minutes

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Golf (1922) is a product of the silent slapstick era, prioritizing kinetic, gag-driven humor over social critique. The film operates within the historical constraints of its time, offering little disruption of traditional social hierarchies. Representation is minimal, reflecting the homogeneous casting and social norms of early 20th-century comedy, set against the backdrop of a golf course.

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Category Breakdown

Does Golf have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows the comedic clichés common in the 1920s, which focused on heterosexual relationships.

How does Golf portray gender?

Limited

The film adheres to the conventional gender roles of the early 1920s. Women are not shown in positions of intellectual or physical superiority over men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Golf?

Limited

The film likely reflects the homogeneous casting practices of the era. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic representation or race-bent casting.

How does Golf represent religion and culture?

Limited

The comedy centers on a leisure activity without challenging Western institutions. It emphasizes physical humor over complex ideological critiques.

Does Golf include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the presence or portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film serves as a foundational example of early 20th-century slapstick and physical comedy.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentionality in challenging traditional social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse character representation.
  • The production adheres to the homogeneous casting norms of the 1920s.

Official Synopsis

Comedy on the golf links.

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