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The Enchanted Kiss

Name: The Enchanted Kiss
Director: David Smith
Released: 1917
Duration: 20 min

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Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1917

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Director

David Smith

Runtime

20 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Enchanted Kiss is a product of its time, relying heavily on the standard clichés of early silent horror. The narrative centers on a traditional romantic storyline featuring a hero-and-damsel dynamic. Since the film's plot is driven by a hallucinatory dream state, the themes remain highly personal and individualistic. This focus prevents the story from delving into broader social, racial, or systemic issues. Overall, the film operates as a conventional genre piece. It lacks the layered storytelling and challenging themes needed to address the social hierarchies of the early 20th century.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Enchanted Kiss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Sam and Katie. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does The Enchanted Kiss portray gender?

Fair

Katie is portrayed in a traditional damsel in distress role. Sam acts as the active hero, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Enchanted Kiss?

Minimal

The film appears to follow the homogeneous casting practices typical of 1917. There are no diverse ethnic ensembles featured in the story.

How does The Enchanted Kiss represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around individualist escapism through a dream-state. It does not engage with broader cultural or anti-institutional themes.

Does The Enchanted Kiss include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical disabilities or neurodivergence. There is no information about mental health representation.

Present on Screen

The film employs a unique dream-state narrative driven by substance-induced hallucinations.
It offers a clear, focused romantic tension between the two main characters.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on outdated 'damsel in distress' clichés that reinforce rigid gender roles.
The story lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the limited casting norms of 1917.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender characters.

Official Synopsis

Sam, in love with Katie, drinks too much absinthe and dreams he is a hero saving Katie from danger.

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