Laughing Gas
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The Yawner
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0.7/10
Minimal
1907
Director
Segundo de Chomón
Runtime
4 minutes
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Segundo de Chomón’s silent comedy focuses on the contagious nature of yawning through physical comedy rather than character depth. The narrative prioritizes visual gags and physical humor over social commentary or identity-based storytelling. Since the film revolves around a single, reflexive action, it lacks the means to challenge broader social hierarchies. The creative intent remains centered on the mechanics of slapstick movement. Ultimately, the work highlights social synchronicity within a very narrow, traditional framework, offering limited opportunities for meaningful representation.
Category Breakdown
Does The Yawner have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext. The story centers around a male protagonist and his immediate social circle.
How does The Yawner portray gender?
The film upholds traditional early 20th-century social hierarchies. A housekeeper suggests a conventional domestic structure where female labor supports a male lead.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Yawner?
The cast reflects a homogeneous social environment typical of early European cinema. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic backgrounds or multi-layered casting.
How does The Yawner represent religion and culture?
The film portrays a standard, functionalist view of Western social order. It focuses on a benign, universal human reflex rather than engaging with complex cultural themes.
Does The Yawner include disability representation?
The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device.
Present on Screen
- The film effectively explores the universal human experience of social contagion through physical comedy.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks character's ability to drive the story and fails to engage with diverse social or identity-based perspectives.
- The film reinforces traditional early 20th-century social hierarchies and domestic structures.
Official Synopsis
A top-hatted man gets dressed in the morning, and starts to yawn, causing his housekeeper to yawn as well. He sets off down the street where he proceeds to make others yawn as well, including a shop keeper, passers-by, and a small group of soldiers.
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