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Tommy Tucker's Tooth

Name: Tommy Tucker's Tooth
Director: Walt Disney
Released: 1922
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1922

Director

Walt Disney

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This short film was made as an educational tool for dental health during the early Laugh-O-Gram era. Its main goal is to instruct rather than to challenge societal norms. The film adheres closely to the social norms of its time, lacking the narrative complexity needed to address diverse experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tommy Tucker's Tooth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. Its main focus is on teaching dental hygiene.

How does Tommy Tucker's Tooth portray gender?

Fair

The film follows traditional gender roles typical of the 1920s. There are no characters who challenge these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tommy Tucker's Tooth?

Limited

The cast likely mirrors the demographics of 1920s Kansas City. The film does not feature actors from diverse backgrounds.

How does Tommy Tucker's Tooth represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western values of professional authority and personal responsibility. It emphasizes hygiene and medical discipline without questioning these norms.

Does Tommy Tucker's Tooth include disability representation?

Limited

Dental problems serve as the primary conflict or source of humor. The film does not explore disabilities in depth.

Present on Screen

Offers clear and practical guidance on dental health and hygiene.

Limited or Absent

Fails to represent diverse gender identities, races, or cultural backgrounds.
Does not provide nuanced portrayals of disabilities beyond minor physical discomfort.
Strictly adheres to the homogeneous social norms of the early 20th century.

Official Synopsis

Tommy Tucker's Tooth is a live-action short film by Walt Disney at his short-lived Laugh-O-Grams studio in Kansas City from 1922. The film was one of two commissioned by Kansas City Dentist Thomas B. McCrum. It earned the Laugh-O-Gram studio $500.

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