Traditional
7.3
Quo Vadis
(1951)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
In the Palace of the King (1923)
In the Palace of the King (1923)
Overview
King Philip of Spain is jealous of his more popular brother, Don John, and sends him into battle against the Moors, hoping he will not return. Don John is in love with Dolores, daughter of General Mendoza, but the general discourages her, as Don John is betrothed to the Queen of England's sister. Don John returns victorious, and following a dispute over a secret letter, the king stabs his brother and leaves him for dead. When Mendoza accepts the blame, Dolores, who knows the truth, tells the court she had been dishonored by Don John, causing her father's reaction. Dolores then threatens the king that she will reveal his guilt unless her father is pardoned. The king pardons Mendoza, Don John recovers, and he and Dolores marry.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
King Philip of Spain is jealous of his more popular brother, Don John, and sends him into battle against the Moors, hoping he will not return. Don John is in love with Dolores, daughter of General Mendoza, but the general discourages her, as Don John is betrothed to the Queen of England's sister. Don John returns victorious, and following a dispute over a secret letter, the king stabs his brother and leaves him for dead. When Mendoza accepts the blame, Dolores, who knows the truth, tells the court she had been dishonored by Don John, causing her father's reaction. Dolores then threatens the king that she will reveal his guilt unless her father is pardoned. The king pardons Mendoza, Don John recovers, and he and Dolores marry.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a historical drama centered on court intrigue and personal conflicts within a monarchical system, rather than engaging with modern political ideologies. Its themes are primarily apolitical, focusing on universal human struggles like love, duty, and the morality of power.
This 1923 silent film features traditional casting, predominantly with white actors, reflecting the industry norms of its era. The narrative does not present any critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, aligning with the societal perspectives prevalent at the time of its production.
Secondary
The film depicts Father Mendoza, a prominent confessor, as a manipulative figure who uses his religious authority to serve the King's desires and his own interests, contributing to court intrigue and the protagonists' suffering. This portrayal of a key religious adherent and his institutional role as a negative force, without significant counterbalancing positive depictions of the faith, aligns with a problematic view of its influence.
Based on available plot summaries and historical context for this 1923 silent film, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present. The narrative centers on a traditional heterosexual romance within a historical drama setting, leading to a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'In the Palace of the King' is a 1923 historical drama set in 16th-century Spain. Research indicates that its plot, characters, and themes do not include any identifiable transsexual individuals or related narratives. Consequently, the film offers no portrayal, positive or negative, of transsexual characters or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1923 film "In the Palace of the King" adapts F. Marion Crawford's novel, featuring characters whose on-screen genders align with their established genders in the source material and historical record. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
This 1923 silent film adapts a novel set in 16th-century Spain. The characters, historically and canonically depicted as white Europeans, were portrayed by white actors in the film, showing no instance of a race swap.
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