4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Magic Flame (1927)
The Magic Flame (1927)
Overview
The Magic Flame (1927) is a feature film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar. George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
The Magic Flame (1927) is a feature film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar. George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict involves romantic intrigue and a power struggle within a monarchy, resolved through individual heroism and the restoration of the established order. Its narrative focuses on classic dramatic tropes rather than explicitly promoting modern political ideologies, resulting in a neutral rating.
This 1927 silent film features traditional casting practices common for its era, primarily utilizing white actors in mainstream roles without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on romance and melodrama, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in 'The Magic Flame'. Therefore, a specific evaluation of its portrayal cannot be conducted.
The film "The Magic Flame" (1927) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on mistaken identity and revenge within a circus and royal setting, without any elements related to gender identity or transition.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Magic Flame" (1927) is an adaptation of the play "König Harlekin." All major characters, including the Prince/Clown and Bianca, maintain the same genders as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or historical baseline.
The Magic Flame (1927) is an adaptation of a European play, and its characters are portrayed by actors whose racial backgrounds align with the established context. There is no evidence of any character being canonically, historically, or widely established as one race and then portrayed as a different race in this film.
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