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Hold That Lion!

Name: Hold That Lion!
Director: Jules White
Released: 1947
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

1947

Director

Jules White

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hold That Lion! is a classic example of mid-century slapstick comedy that adheres to the social and demographic norms of its time. The film focuses on physical chaos and situational mishaps, avoiding any thematic subversion or social commentary. Reflecting the casting practices of the 1940s, the film maintains a narrow demographic focus, with a predominantly white, male cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hold That Lion! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. Character interactions follow the conventions of 1947, where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender.

How does Hold That Lion! portray gender?

Minimal

The main cast consists only of male actors, emphasizing male-focused humor. There are no female characters to offer a contrasting perspective or challenge stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hold That Lion!?

Minimal

The cast is uniformly white, reflecting the casting practices of the 1940s studio system. There are no non-white actors or protagonists in the film.

How does Hold That Lion! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows the typical entertainment style of mid-century America, focusing on escapism through humor. It does not engage with religious or systemic power dynamics.

Does Hold That Lion! include disability representation?

Minimal

None of the characters have visible or hidden disabilities. Physical conflicts in the film are purely for comedic effect and do not explore disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film offers a classic example of mid-century slapstick comedy through its physical humor.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks gender diversity, with an exclusively male cast.
There is no representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative does not address disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

The stooges are scammed out of their inheritance by Icabob Slipp, a crooked lawyer. The boys follow Slipp onto a passenger train and corner him, but not before they accidentally let a lion loose on the train. The only Stooges SHORT where Moe, Curly and Shemp appear together.

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