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The Grip of Love (1917)

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The Grip of Love (1917)

Overview

Dr. Spencer sends Lester Jordon to spend a few months in Tennessee for a rest. The school trustees employ Ruth Overholt as teacher for the Sumach Crossroads School. The townspeople suspect Lester is a Revenue Officer and want to get rid of him. When Clem, a man who had argued with Lester is found shot in the woods the news spreads that Clem is responsible. He is carried to the town, with a rope about his neck, to be lynched. Ruth is frantic, but helpless until she can convince the townsfolk of his innocence. Lester is released and with Ruth, he returns to civilization.


Starring Cast


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating

Not Rated


Overview

Dr. Spencer sends Lester Jordon to spend a few months in Tennessee for a rest. The school trustees employ Ruth Overholt as teacher for the Sumach Crossroads School. The townspeople suspect Lester is a Revenue Officer and want to get rid of him. When Clem, a man who had argued with Lester is found shot in the woods the news spreads that Clem is responsible. He is carried to the town, with a rope about his neck, to be lynched. Ruth is frantic, but helpless until she can convince the townsfolk of his innocence. Lester is released and with Ruth, he returns to civilization.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict and its resolution are framed as a personal drama about individual choice and romantic fulfillment, rather than a critique of social structures or an endorsement of specific political ideologies.

This 1921 silent film adheres to the traditional casting and narrative conventions of its era. Its representation primarily features mainstream actors, and its narrative does not present critiques of traditional identities or incorporate explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.

Secondary

The film 'The Grip of Love' (1922) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Historical records and plot synopses indicate a focus on heterosexual romance and adventure, with no elements suggesting queer identity or experiences.

The film 'The Grip of Love' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other dramatic elements, with no depiction of transgender identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

There is no widely recognized pre-existing source material or historical record for 'The Grip of Love' (1917) that establishes character genders prior to the film's release. Therefore, no characters can be identified as having undergone a gender swap.

The film "The Grip of Love" (1917) is an original production with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. Its characters were created for the film, thus lacking a prior canonical race to be altered.


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