8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Overview
On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis advocates for national vigilance and decisive action against an external authoritarian threat, implicitly criticizing appeasement and promoting a strong, unified national response, which aligns with a right-leaning emphasis on national security.
This 1938 British thriller features traditional casting practices prevalent for its era, with no evident intentional diversity-driven casting choices. The narrative focuses on a suspenseful mystery and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Lady Vanishes (1938) is a classic Hitchcockian thriller centered on a mystery aboard a train. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with the common cinematic practices of its era. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
Based on available information for 'The Lady Vanishes' (1938), there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film. The narrative focuses on a mystery aboard a train, and the topic of transsexual identity is not depicted.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1938 film "The Lady Vanishes" is a direct adaptation of Ethel Lina White's novel "The Wheel Spins." All major characters retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The 1938 film is the initial adaptation of the novel 'The Wheel Spins.' The characters, implicitly white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in this original screen version. There is no evidence of a character's race being changed from a previously established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.8
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