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That's That!

Name: That's That!
Director: Bert Jordan
Released: 1938
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1938

Director

Bert Jordan

Runtime

7 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That's That! is a compilation of alternate takes and bloopers rather than a scripted narrative. Its purpose is to showcase the technical process and comedic errors of Laurel and Hardy. As such, it lacks the intentionality needed to address social themes or character development. The film's diversity is limited by its nature as a technical gag reel. It relies on the established comedic personas of the era, reflecting the homogeneous casting and traditional gender roles of 1930s studio productions. Ultimately, the work serves as pure, apolitical entertainment. It avoids systemic critiques or progressive representation, focusing instead on the technical errors and physical comedy of the leads.

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Category Breakdown

Does That's That! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The footage focuses solely on physical comedy and slapstick errors. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does That's That! portray gender?

Limited

The reel centers on the physical comedy of Laurel and Hardy. Female performers are present but the focus remains on male-centric physical humor.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That's That!?

Limited

The clips reflect the homogeneous casting practices of the 1930s. There is no significant racial diversity in these specific outtakes.

How does That's That! represent religion and culture?

Minimal

As a collection of bloopers, the film does not engage with religious, social, or political themes.

Does That's That! include disability representation?

Minimal

Physical clumsiness is used strictly as a comedic device. Characters with disabilities are not portrayed with ability to act or nuanced representation.

Present on Screen

Provides a rare, archival look at the technical process and comedic errors of Laurel and Hardy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional narrative elements to engage with diverse identities or social hierarchies.
Reflects the limited casting diversity and traditional physical humor of the 1930s era.

Official Synopsis

The rarest of Laurel and Hardy films this side of The Rogue Song (1930), That's That is a gag reel made up of alternate takes and bloopers said to have been compiled by film editor Bert Jordan as a present for Stan Laurel's birthday in 1938.

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