The Great Ziegfeld (1936)

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The Great Ziegfeld (1936)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Traditional

Primary

The film is a biographical drama centered on the life of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., focusing on his individual ambition and the spectacle of the entertainment industry. Its core subject matter and narrative are apolitical, not explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.

This 1936 biographical musical features a cast that is predominantly white, consistent with the historical period and Hollywood's casting practices at the time. The narrative celebrates the life of its white male protagonist and does not include any critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

The film focuses on the life and career of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., his marriages, and his theatrical productions. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.

The film "The Great Ziegfeld" is a biographical musical from 1936 focusing on the life of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. and his theatrical productions. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, cast, or plot, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The Great Ziegfeld is a biographical film depicting real historical figures such as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., Anna Held, and Billie Burke. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented real-world gender.

The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures from the early 20th century, such as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., Anna Held, and Billie Burke. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors who share their documented racial background, with no instances of a character's race being altered from historical records.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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7.1
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6.9

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