6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
Overview
When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of gender identity and unconventional living primarily as plot devices for character development and romantic adventure, rather than as explicit political statements or critiques of societal structures. Its focus on individual freedom and personal resolution keeps it ideologically balanced.
This 1935 romantic comedy-drama features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its era. The narrative involves the protagonist disguising herself as a boy, which serves as a plot device for adventure and identity exploration, rather than an explicit critique of traditional gender roles or a modern DEI statement. The film does not critically portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features extensive cross-dressing as a plot device, leading to explorations of gender roles and identity. A maid develops an attraction to the protagonist in her male disguise. These elements are presented without explicit affirmation or condemnation, resulting in a neutral portrayal of implicitly queer themes for its era.
The film features a cisgender female character who cross-dresses as a male for practical reasons of disguise and survival. This is a plot device and does not explore or depict transsexual identity or themes. The narrative focuses on adventure and romance, not gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's central character, Sylvia Scarlett, is a woman who disguises herself as a boy within the narrative. This is an in-plot gender disguise, not a change of the character's canonical gender from source material or history.
The 1935 film "Sylvia Scarlett" is an adaptation of a novel by Compton Mackenzie. There is no evidence that any character, canonically or historically established as one race, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.1
N/A
More Like This
Traditional
7.4
Woman of the Year
(1942)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.0
Little Women
(1933)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.4
The African Queen
(1952)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.8
Dinner at Eight
(1933)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Traditional
8.1
The Women
(1939)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.5
My Fair Lady
(1964)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.5
Alice Adams
(1935)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.7
On Golden Pond
(1981)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.3
A Star Is Born
(1954)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.0
Licorice Pizza
(2021)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Traditional
7.6
Meet John Doe
(1941)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.6
Annie Hall
(1977)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Traditional
7.4
Adventureland
(2009)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
9.0
Publicity Madness
(1927)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Traditional
8.3
Manhattan
(1979)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Leans Traditional
7.2
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
(2008)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Traditional
6.8
Something's Gotta Give
(2003)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.8
Much Ado About Nothing
(1993)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.2
Funny Girl
(1968)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.9
When Harry Met Sally...
(1989)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low