
The Second 100 Years
1927

Representation Score
Minimal
1924
PassedDirector
Del Lord
Runtime
20 minutes
Average Rating
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Black Oxfords is a traditional silent comedy that adheres to the conventions of the 1920s era. The narrative revolves around a mother, daughter, and son facing foreclosure and potential imprisonment. The film emphasizes physical humor and broad character types rather than complex social commentary or diverse representation. It does not challenge traditional social or identity-based hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional family structure and does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities.
Female characters are central to the economic conflict of foreclosure but are shown in a vulnerable state rather than challenging traditional gender roles.
No information is provided about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film appears to have a homogeneous cast without any non-white characters.
The story examines economic and legal issues through situational irony but does not offer a critical look at Western institutions or capitalism.
The documentation does not mention any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In this Mack Sennett comedy, a mother and daughter fear foreclosure because their mortgage payment is due and they're unable to pay it. Meanwhile, the family's son Jack, who's in prison, unexpectedly finds himself free of captivity.

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