2.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Mischievous Sketch (1907)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.8
Overview
An easel appears, and soon after a canvas "walks" up from the floor of its own accord and takes its place on the easel. Now an artist's portfolio is seen, it opens up and different parts of a sketch which are enclosed therein, mysteriously fly from it upon the canvas until finally all the parts resemble the image of a man. When completed, the picture becomes animated and comes down upon the ground and engages in some merry antics with its own skeleton which shortly after is changed into a lady. After frolicking around for an interval, the man is changed to a sketch on the canvas; then it begins to dismember itself, one portion at the time. After all the parts of the sketch are in the portfolio, it folds itself up; then the animated person appears from some mysterious source and carries off the portfolio in which his own image is enclosed.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
An easel appears, and soon after a canvas "walks" up from the floor of its own accord and takes its place on the easel. Now an artist's portfolio is seen, it opens up and different parts of a sketch which are enclosed therein, mysteriously fly from it upon the canvas until finally all the parts resemble the image of a man. When completed, the picture becomes animated and comes down upon the ground and engages in some merry antics with its own skeleton which shortly after is changed into a lady. After frolicking around for an interval, the man is changed to a sketch on the canvas; then it begins to dismember itself, one portion at the time. After all the parts of the sketch are in the portfolio, it folds itself up; then the animated person appears from some mysterious source and carries off the portfolio in which his own image is enclosed.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter and narrative revolve around apolitical themes of visual spectacle and lighthearted magical mischief, offering no discernible political commentary or ideological alignment.
This early silent film by Georges Méliès features traditional casting typical of its era and a simple, fantastical narrative that does not incorporate or critique themes related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
As a silent trick film from the late 19th century, 'A Mischievous Sketch' by Georges Méliès focuses on visual spectacle and magical effects. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with the common cinematic conventions of its era. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1907 film is an original work by Georges Méliès, featuring characters created specifically for the short. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters with established genders to compare against the on-screen portrayals, thus no gender swap occurs.
This 1907 silent film by Georges Méliès is an original short with no pre-existing source material, established characters, or historical figures whose race could be altered. Therefore, no race swap is present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
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