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Coney Island

Name: Coney Island
Director: Roscoe Arbuckle
Released: 1917
Duration: 25 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1917

Director

Roscoe Arbuckle

Runtime

25 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Coney Island is a typical comedy from the early 20th century, emphasizing physical humor over social issues. The narrative relies heavily on established archetypes from the era, particularly regarding gender and romance. The film lacks visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity, sticking to a narrow cultural framework. It adheres to the social hierarchies of its time without challenging them. While historically significant for the genre, the film offers little in the way of progressive representation or depth, focusing instead on conventional comedic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coney Island have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual competition and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Coney Island portray gender?

Limited

The film relies on traditional gender roles from the silent era, featuring a controlling wife and treating the female lead as an object of desire.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coney Island?

Minimal

The cast appears to be homogeneous, with no indication of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds. It reflects the mainstream output typical of 1917.

How does Coney Island represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows standard comedic structures, lacking any critique of traditional institutions or complex cultural perspectives.

Does Coney Island include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation regarding the portrayal of physical disabilities or neurodivergence in this work.

Present on Screen

Serves as a foundational example of early cinematic slapstick comedy.

Limited or Absent

Relies on outdated gender stereotypes, such as the controlling wife.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in casting and characterization.
Female characters are primarily defined by their appearance and romantic function.

Official Synopsis

Arbuckle escapes the watch of his domineering wife and heads for Coney Island. Keaton arrives that same day with his attractive, and rather easy, girlfriend, who is immediately stolen from him by St. John.

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