The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

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The Thief of Bagdad (1924)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Center

Primary

The film is a classic fantasy adventure centered on universal themes of good versus evil, love, and individual heroism. Its narrative, while featuring a commoner rising to power and a struggle against tyranny, does not explicitly promote any specific political ideology, making it neutral.

The film features traditional casting for its time, with a predominantly white cast, including white actors in roles portraying Middle Eastern characters. Its narrative is a straightforward adventure story that does not critique or negatively portray traditional identities, nor does it incorporate DEI themes.

Secondary

The film features white actors, notably Douglas Fairbanks as Ahmed, portraying characters who are canonically established as Middle Eastern/Arab based on the source material (One Thousand and One Nights) and the setting of Bagdad. This constitutes a race swap.

The 1924 silent fantasy film 'The Thief of Bagdad' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the adventures of Ahmed, a thief, and his pursuit of a princess, with no elements suggesting queer identity or relationships.

The 1924 silent fantasy film "The Thief of Bagdad" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a traditional adventure and romance within a magical setting, consistent with the cinematic conventions of its era.

The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are primarily non-combatant, serving as romantic interests or background figures.

The 1924 film "The Thief of Bagdad" features an original story and characters for its time. There is no prior established canon or historical record for its specific characters that would allow for a gender swap to occur.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
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7.3

Critic Ratings

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9.7
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N/A

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