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The Flirt

The Flirt

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1917

NR

Director

Billy Gilbert

Runtime

8 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Flirt is a product of its time, adhering to traditional demographic and gender norms. Its narrative structure emphasizes personal whims and slapstick humor over maintaining social order. While the film does not offer progressive representation, it subverts social norms through the protagonist's chaotic actions, challenging the orderly structures of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flirt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships, with no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.

How does The Flirt portray gender?

Limited

Female characters are primarily objects of pursuit, lacking significant roles in driving the plot. However, the protagonist's chaotic behavior challenges the traditional 'gentleman' stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flirt?

Minimal

The cast reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of the early 20th century, with no evidence of diverse racial representation.

How does The Flirt represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film finds humor in disrupting social norms and workplace stability, presenting anti-social behavior as a form of comedic rebellion.

Does The Flirt include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the film portraying individuals with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts social norms through chaotic behavior.
  • Provides comedic relief through disruption of workplace stability.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters lack significant roles in driving the plot.
  • Reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of the early 20th century.
  • Focuses on heterosexual relationships without exploring LGBTQ+ themes.

Official Synopsis

A man takes a job in a café, hoping to get to know the pretty waitress working there.

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