7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Stella Maris (1918)
Stella Maris (1918)
Overview
Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film depicts social class disparity and domestic abuse, issues often associated with left-leaning critiques, but resolves these conflicts through individual sacrifice and melodramatic personal choices rather than advocating for systemic change or promoting a specific political ideology.
The film, produced in 1918, features casting that aligns with traditional norms of its era, predominantly featuring white actors without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative does not present critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, reflecting the prevailing societal perspectives of the time.
Secondary
The film implicitly upholds Christian virtues such as compassion, self-sacrifice, and the triumph of good over evil. The narrative champions characters embodying these ideals, aligning with a positive moral framework rooted in Christian ethics.
Stella Maris (1918) is a silent drama centered on a sheltered invalid and an abused orphan, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and social injustice. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.
Stella Maris (1918) is a silent drama centered on a love triangle and social issues. The film does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, which focuses on the relationships and societal constraints of its main characters. Therefore, an evaluation of transsexual portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1918 film "Stella Maris" is an adaptation of William J. Locke's 1913 novel. All primary characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being altered.
The 1918 film "Stella Maris" is an adaptation of a 1913 novel. There is no evidence that any character, canonically established as one race in the source material, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in this silent film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.0
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