7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Five Star Final (1931)
Five Star Final (1931)
Overview
Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the unethical practices of sensationalist journalism and corporate greed, but its proposed solution emphasizes individual moral responsibility and professional integrity rather than a specific ideological framework for systemic change.
This film, produced in 1931, features a cast that aligns with the traditional casting practices of its era, primarily consisting of white actors in all significant roles. The narrative focuses on themes of journalistic ethics and the impact of sensationalism, without incorporating explicit critiques of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Reverend Arthur T. Brooks, a Christian minister, as a principled and moral figure who actively condemns the destructive sensationalism of the press. His character serves as a positive moral compass, aligning the narrative with the virtues of his faith in contrast to the film's critique of unethical journalism.
The film "Five Star Final" (1931), a pre-Code drama focusing on sensationalist journalism, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the ethics of newspaper reporting and its impact on individuals, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The film "Five Star Final" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the ethics of journalism and the destructive power of sensationalism, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Five Star Final" (1931) is an adaptation of a 1930 play. All major characters from the original stage production retain their established genders in the film adaptation. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film "Five Star Final" (1931) is an adaptation of a 1930 play. There is no evidence that any character in the original source material was canonically established as a specific race that differs from their portrayal in this film. The film does not depict historical figures or reboot legacy characters with altered racial identities.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.6
Critic Ratings
9.1
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