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A respectable fellow has quietly taken a seat upon a bench in a park, and worn out from the excessive heat of the day, has fallen asleep. Two ramblers happen upon him and, seeing him an easy prey, chloroform him and proceed to rob him even to the extent of removing his clothes. The fellow under the influence of the drug has a pleasant dream while imagining himself surrounded by the houris of the seventh heaven of Mahomet. But he is quickly brought back to realize his actual situation by two policemen who, in the course of their rounds, have observed this man asleep in the park, only partly dressed. They lead him away to the station to the delight of the two thieves who, from afar, have watched his arrest. While they themselves follow with their eves the departure of their victim, a third thief sneaks up and snatches their booty which he successfully vets away with, The two prowlers accuse each other of the theft of the booty and come to most violent blows.
A respectable fellow has quietly taken a seat upon a bench in a park, and worn out from the excessive heat of the day, has fallen asleep. Two ramblers happen upon him and, seeing him an easy prey, chloroform him and proceed to rob him even to the extent of removing his clothes. The fellow under the influence of the drug has a pleasant dream while imagining himself surrounded by the houris of the seventh heaven of Mahomet. But he is quickly brought back to realize his actual situation by two policemen who, in the course of their rounds, have observed this man asleep in the park, only partly dressed. They lead him away to the station to the delight of the two thieves who, from afar, have watched his arrest. While they themselves follow with their eves the departure of their victim, a third thief sneaks up and snatches their booty which he successfully vets away with, The two prowlers accuse each other of the theft of the booty and come to most violent blows.
The film presents a simple narrative of criminals being apprehended by a policeman, focusing on the universal theme of law and order without engaging in any specific political or ideological commentary on the causes of crime or the nature of justice.
This early 20th-century film features traditional casting and narrative framing, consistent with the filmmaking practices of its era. It does not incorporate modern diversity, equity, or inclusion elements in its character representation or thematic content.
This early 20th-century silent film by Georges Méliès is a short trick film centered on a fantastical crime plot. It does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, consistent with the typical subject matter and societal norms of its production era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Chloroform Fiends is an original 1905 film by Georges Méliès, not an adaptation or a reboot of existing material. There are no pre-established characters from prior canon or historical figures whose gender could be swapped.
This 1905 film is an original work by Georges Méliès, not an adaptation of existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be swapped from.