Fights of Nations

The film is several vignettes of slap stick presentation of racial stereotypes. We are treated to murderous Mexicans, conniving Jews, brawling Irish, bloodthirsty Scots, an Indian, and even Uncle Sam. This little black and white silent feature is an interesting look, especially in that we really don't know what we are seeing. Is this what it first appears - a racist comedy that shows a disdain for all non-WASPs? Is the final scene depicting most of the cast (except the dancing Negros) working together to show that America is a melting pot?

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
11 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
11 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 2, 1907
Season
1907
Average Score
53%
Mean Score
53%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Genres
Drama
Country
United States

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Description

The film is several vignettes of slap stick presentation of racial stereotypes. We are treated to murderous Mexicans, conniving Jews, brawling Irish, bloodthirsty Scots, an Indian, and even Uncle Sam. This little black and white silent feature is an interesting look, especially in that we really don't know what we are seeing. Is this what it first appears - a racist comedy that shows a disdain for all non-WASPs? Is the final scene depicting most of the cast (except the dancing Negros) working together to show that America is a melting pot?

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Japanese

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