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A Midas of the Desert (1915)

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A Midas of the Desert (1915)

Overview

When a malaria epidemic breaks out, miserly store owner Jed Thompson exploits the situation by selling essential quinine capsules at an exorbitant price to the local gold miners. He refuses credit to miner Ray Knowles, whose father is sick. Jed’s daughter Dora, however, gives Ray some capsules. For this Jed banishes her to work in the mines. When she falls ill with the disease, he withholds the medication and wandering in delirium she is taken in by the Knowles. Rallying the other miners, they cast Jed out into the desert where he perishes, imagining all around him has turned to gold.


Starring Cast


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating

Not Rated


Overview

When a malaria epidemic breaks out, miserly store owner Jed Thompson exploits the situation by selling essential quinine capsules at an exorbitant price to the local gold miners. He refuses credit to miner Ray Knowles, whose father is sick. Jed’s daughter Dora, however, gives Ray some capsules. For this Jed banishes her to work in the mines. When she falls ill with the disease, he withholds the medication and wandering in delirium she is taken in by the Knowles. Rallying the other miners, they cast Jed out into the desert where he perishes, imagining all around him has turned to gold.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's title, "A Midas of the Desert," suggests themes of wealth acquisition and power in a challenging environment. However, without specific plot details or thematic evidence, it is impossible to discern a clear political leaning, resulting in a neutral rating.

The movie features traditional casting typical of its 1915 production era, with no apparent intentional diversity or race/gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a mining conflict without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

Based on the information provided, the film 'A Midas of the Desert' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements cannot be assessed, resulting in an N/A rating for net impact.

A Midas of the Desert, a 1915 silent film, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes in its known plot or historical context. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

This 1915 film is an original production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures with pre-established character genders. Therefore, no characters can be identified as having undergone a gender swap.

No source material or prior established character races are provided for "A Midas of the Desert" (1915). Without a baseline for comparison, it is not possible to identify any instances of a race swap according to the given definition.


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