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(1987)
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Diversity: Moderate
The Actor and the Rube (1915)
The Actor and the Rube (1915)
Overview
Hi Jenkins, the crankiest farmer in Dillville, gets the whole village down on him, including the spinster whom he wishes to marry. After losing heavily at poker in the local hotel, he leaves for New York to see the sights and forget his troubles. A well-known actor sees him pass the club window, and is seized with a fancy to impersonate the grotesque old fellow. An "accidental meeting" is arranged, and the actor studies his original. He makes up, and goes to Jenkins' home town, where his agreeable personality soon turns the popular mind in Hi's favor. He wins at poker. The spinster smiles upon him. And when Jenkins returns, having received a tip from the actor, that if he is silent all will be well, he finds himself the best-liked man in the village. His grouchy disposition never comes back. And he marries the lady of his choice.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
Hi Jenkins, the crankiest farmer in Dillville, gets the whole village down on him, including the spinster whom he wishes to marry. After losing heavily at poker in the local hotel, he leaves for New York to see the sights and forget his troubles. A well-known actor sees him pass the club window, and is seized with a fancy to impersonate the grotesque old fellow. An "accidental meeting" is arranged, and the actor studies his original. He makes up, and goes to Jenkins' home town, where his agreeable personality soon turns the popular mind in Hi's favor. He wins at poker. The spinster smiles upon him. And when Jenkins returns, having received a tip from the actor, that if he is silent all will be well, he finds himself the best-liked man in the village. His grouchy disposition never comes back. And he marries the lady of his choice.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Due to the complete absence of plot details, character information, or thematic content, a neutral rating of 0 is assigned. The film's potential political leanings cannot be assessed without narrative context.
Without specific information regarding the movie's casting or narrative content, the evaluation of its DEI characteristics defaults to a neutral assessment, indicating no explicit DEI-driven elements or critical framing of traditional identities.
Secondary
While specific plot details are scarce for this 1915 silent film, the common trope of the 'rube' character often involves a sympathetic portrayal of simple, honest values. If these values are implicitly linked to traditional Christian morality and contrasted favorably with the 'actor's' deceit, the film's narrative would align with the dignity of such faith, positioning its portrayal as positive.
No information regarding the film's plot, characters, or themes was provided, preventing any assessment of LGBTQ+ portrayal. Therefore, a determination of positive, negative, or neutral impact cannot be made.
Information regarding the plot and characters of 'The Actor and the Rube' is unavailable from public databases. Consequently, it is impossible to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes within the film, leading to an N/A rating for its net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an original production from 1915, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with pre-established character genders. Consequently, no characters could have been gender-swapped from a prior canon.
This 1915 film is not an adaptation of prior source material, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters with pre-established racial identities. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
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