L'assassin a peur la nuit
1942
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.3 out of 10
You are here:
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select, Escape to close.
A Daring Daylight Burglary
1903
Director
Frank S. Mottershaw
Runtime
4 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
A thief jumps a fence and removes the shutter from a house. He enters, but a lad who's witnessed the crime runs off to hail the coppers. The first officer on the scene climbs the fence, enters the house, and is soon fighting with the thief on the roof. Falling from the roof, the officer is injured and requires an ambulance. Meanwhile, the thief flees, pursued by more men in blue.
Where to Watch
Diversity & Representation
Overall Score
1.3/10
Minimal
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. It follows a conventional crime-and-pursuit structure without addressing heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The narrative is dominated by male figures, including the thief, a young boy, and the police. It lacks female agency, adhering to a male-centric action framework.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Reflecting the homogeneous social structures of 1903, the film shows no indication of a diverse cast. It relies on standard Western crime tropes of the era.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story reinforces traditional Western institutional roles by centering on police as agents of order. It depicts a standard pursuit of justice through state authorities.
Disability Representation
An officer's injury serves merely as a plot device to allow the thief to escape. The film does not explore the lived experience of disability.
Strengths
- The film provides a clear, kinetic crime-and-pursuit narrative typical of early action shorts.
Areas for Improvement
- The film lacks female agency and diverse racial or cultural representation.
- Disability is used only as a plot device rather than a meaningful character element.
- The narrative lacks any LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisnormative identities.
AI Analysis
This early crime short is a product of its era, prioritizing kinetic storytelling and physical action over social complexity. The narrative is built around a traditional conflict between a thief and law enforcement, utilizing a male-dominated cast to drive the plot forward. Representation is minimal, as the film adheres to the homogeneous social structures typical of Edwardian-era filmmaking. There is no intentional subversion of identity or social hierarchies, focusing instead on the technical novelty of the medium. Ultimately, the film functions as a foundational crime narrative. It reinforces established social roles and institutional authority rather than offering any form of intersectional or diverse perspective.
Similar Movies
The Arrest of a Bookmaker
1895
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.0 out of 10
The Evidence of the Film
1913
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.7 out of 10
Meet Boston Blackie
1941
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.7 out of 10
The Return of Bulldog Drummond
1934
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.5 out of 10
Enter Inspector Maigret
1966
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.0 out of 10
Armored car
1930
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.6 out of 10
When the City Awakes
1975
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.2 out of 10
Hammer the Toff
1952
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.0 out of 10
Pommes Rot/Weiss
1991
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.6 out of 10
Crosstrap
1962
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.8 out of 10
The Criminal and the Lady
1963
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.2 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.