Leans Traditional
7.7
California Split
(1974)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
The Way of a Man with a Maid (1918)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Due to the absence of specific plot details or thematic content, an objective assessment of political bias is not possible. The film's subject matter, based solely on its title, does not inherently align with a particular political ideology.
This early 20th-century silent film features traditional casting practices common for its era, primarily showcasing white actors without intentional diversity-driven recasting. Its narrative aligns with the societal norms of the time, presenting traditional identities without critique or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Way of a Man with a Maid' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on conventional heterosexual relationships and social dynamics, resulting in a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Based on available historical information and plot summaries, 'The Way of a Man with a Maid' (1917) does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to gender identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Research into the 1918 film adaptation of Winston Churchill's novel "The Way of a Man with a Maid" indicates no significant characters had their gender changed from the source material. The film's main characters retain their original genders.
There is no widely established source material or historical record for the characters in this 1918 silent film that defines their race prior to the film's production. Therefore, the criteria for a race swap cannot be met.
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