6.8
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The Ladder Jinx (1922)
The Ladder Jinx (1922)
Overview
Peter Stalton, retiring as a bank cashier, is anxious that his nephew Richard Twing should succeed him. The directors, however, appoint Arthur Barnes, engaged to Helen Wilbur, the president's daughter. Being highly superstitious, Helen makes Arthur promise to cross back under a ladder under which he has walked earlier in the day. In doing so, he is accused of robbing a house and is pursued by the police. Passing the bank in which he works, he sees two robbers making a getaway just as the president and Helen arrive. Arthur pursues the bandits in their car, accompanied by Helen. They are arrested and accused of robbing Stalton's house and the bank, but Arthur is cleared by Sam, the Negro janitor, who exposes Richard Twing as the culprit. Arthur is freed and is happily reunited with his fiancée.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Peter Stalton, retiring as a bank cashier, is anxious that his nephew Richard Twing should succeed him. The directors, however, appoint Arthur Barnes, engaged to Helen Wilbur, the president's daughter. Being highly superstitious, Helen makes Arthur promise to cross back under a ladder under which he has walked earlier in the day. In doing so, he is accused of robbing a house and is pursued by the police. Passing the bank in which he works, he sees two robbers making a getaway just as the president and Helen arrive. Arthur pursues the bandits in their car, accompanied by Helen. They are arrested and accused of robbing Stalton's house and the bank, but Arthur is cleared by Sam, the Negro janitor, who exposes Richard Twing as the culprit. Arthur is freed and is happily reunited with his fiancée.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's comedic and lighthearted exploration of superstition and personal misfortune lacks any discernible political agenda, focusing instead on entertainment and individual experiences.
This 1917 silent film features traditional casting, predominantly with white actors, reflecting the industry standards of its time. The narrative does not present any critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, aligning with the common storytelling conventions of the early 20th century.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, 'The Ladder Jinx' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is categorized as N/A, indicating no depiction.
The film "The Ladder Jinx" (1922) is a silent comedy centered on a young man's superstitious attempts to avoid bad luck. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative or character portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Ladder Jinx" (1922) is an adaptation of a 1921 short story by William Dudley Pelley. There is no evidence from available plot summaries or cast information to suggest that any character canonically established as one gender in the source material was portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The 1922 film "The Ladder Jinx" is an adaptation of a short story by William Dudley Pelley. There is no evidence from the source material or historical records to suggest that any character was canonically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race in the film.
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