Comedy  •  1909  •  4 min

The French Duel (1909)

The French Duel poster

The French Duel (1909)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
4.7

Overview

Alphonse and Gaston get into an argument over cocktails and agree to a duel.


Starring Cast

John R. Cumpson  •   Arthur V. Johnson  •   Charles Avery

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film depicts a personal conflict resolved through a duel, a historical custom, without explicitly endorsing or critiquing the underlying code of honor from a modern political perspective. Its focus is on the dramatic consequences of personal actions within a specific social context, rather than promoting a particular political ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie exhibits traditional casting practices typical of its era, primarily featuring a mainstream cast. Its narrative does not present any critical perspectives on traditional identities or incorporate explicit themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The 1909 short film 'The French Duel' by D.W. Griffith does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a conventional heterosexual romance and a duel, with no elements that could be interpreted as an LGBTQ+ portrayal.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The French Duel" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative, typical of early cinema, centers on a romantic rivalry and a duel, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The French Duel (1909) is an early silent film by D.W. Griffith. There is no evidence suggesting it is an adaptation of a prior work with established characters whose genders were altered for this production. Its characters are considered original to the film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This 1909 silent film is an original production, not an adaptation of existing material with established character races, nor does it depict specific historical figures. Therefore, no characters meet the criteria for a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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4.7
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N/A

Critic Ratings

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