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Flippen's Frolics

Name: Flippen's Frolics
Director: Milton Schwarzwald
Released: 1936
Duration: 18 min

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Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1936

Approved

Director

Milton Schwarzwald

Runtime

18 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Flippen's Frolics serves as a historical record of the 1930s vaudeville and cabaret scene. It emphasizes traditional performance acts like singing trios and stepping routines, aligning with the era's mainstream entertainment structures. The film's structure revolves around these conventional acts, lacking the complexity needed to challenge traditional norms. It focuses on showcasing period-specific talents rather than promoting diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Flippen's Frolics have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender, which was common in 1930s vaudeville.

How does Flippen's Frolics portray gender?

Fair

Female performers appear through traditional song-and-dance routines. These roles support the gender norms of the time rather than challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Flippen's Frolics?

Limited

The acts featured do not show any mix of races. The presentation appears mostly uniform, reflecting the casting norms of the era.

How does Flippen's Frolics represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights mid-century American variety entertainment within New York City cabaret settings. It upholds the social and cultural norms of the 1930s without questioning them.

Does Flippen's Frolics include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of performers or characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this short film.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear historical look at 1930s New York City cabaret and vaudeville culture.
Highlights specific period-accurate performance acts like song-and-dance and stepping routines.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions.
Does not show racial diversity or multi-layered casting within the acts.
Does not include characters or performers with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In a New York City cabaret setting, Jay. C. Flippen (using his Colonel Flippen character, as J. C. Flippen) emcees and introduces various stage, vaudeville and radio acts and performers, including Rose Marie), when still billed as Baby Rose Marie, who does a couple of song-and-dance numbers.. A singing trio called The Manhattanites sings a song and Bill Powers and His Steppers do some stepping. Flippen and Lew Seiler pair up to do a vaudeville routine. And all done in exactly 18 minutes.

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