
Fatty and Mabel at the San Diego Exposition
1915

Representation Score
Limited
1916
NRDirector
Roscoe Arbuckle
Runtime
30 minutes
Average Rating
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Fatty and Mabel Adrift is a period-specific slapstick short that reflects the limited social perspectives of the early 20th century. The film prioritizes physical comedy and situational absurdity over any intentional disruption of social hierarchies. While the central duo provides significant comedic energy, the narrative stays within the conventional bounds of its era. It lacks the diverse or inclusive storytelling needed to challenge traditional social structures. Ultimately, the film functions as a product of a homogeneous studio system, focusing on standard comedic clichés.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't include any characters with queer identities or non-straight narratives. It focuses on traditional comedic dynamics centered around gender-conforming characters.
Mabel Normand plays a strong role in the comedy, but the film sticks to traditional gender roles. The story follows typical patterns of early silent films without challenging traditional family structures.
The film reflects the lack of racial diversity in early Hollywood, with a homogeneous cast focused on a local comedic scenario.
The story uses property destruction for slapstick humor without questioning Western institutions or exploring deeper moral issues.
Physical comedy is central, but characters with disabilities are not given meaningful roles or ability to act.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Villains launch Fatty and Mabel's beachfront house into the ocean.

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