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The Antics of Ann

Name: The Antics of Ann
Director: Edward Dillon
Released: 1917
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1917

Passed

Director

Edward Dillon

Runtime

50 minutes

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The film is a period-specific comedy that gains strength from its gender subversion. Ann Wharton's decision to play football challenges the traditional submissive feminine ideals of 1917. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It operates within a narrow demographic scope, showing little racial diversity or LGBTQ+ representation. The narrative focuses on a Western academic context without broader systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Antics of Ann have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows typical social scripts from the 1910s, focusing on college pranks and mischief.

How does The Antics of Ann portray gender?

Good

Ann Wharton stands out by playing football with the men, challenging the passive female roles of the early 20th century. Her actions show significant influence and reject the era's restrictive norms for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Antics of Ann?

Minimal

The setting implies a uniform, Anglo-centric social order typical of the silent film era. There is no indication of diverse racial backgrounds or non-white actors.

How does The Antics of Ann represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes institutional authority through Ann's defiance of school officials. However, it stays within a Western academic context.

Does The Antics of Ann include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Ann Wharton's participation in football challenges traditional gender hierarchies and the passive female stereotype.
The protagonist's actions demonstrate significant influence and reject submissive feminine ideals.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, following a homogeneous, Anglo-centric social structure.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The narrative lacks characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ann Wharton, a rambunctious young student at the prestigious Bredwell Academy, is in trouble after a spoonful of cereal she flung at a classmate hits Mrs. Bredwell in the face. As she is being reprimanded in Mrs. Bredwell's office, a misunderstanding results in a member of the football team arriving at the office with Ann's clothes--she had left them behind when she changed into a football uniform so she could play football with the team--and Mrs. Bredwell writes to Ann's father notifying him that Ann is being expelled. She intercepts the letter, but her troubles are far from over.

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