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The Iron Mask (1929)

Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
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Overview

King Louis XIII of France is thrilled to have born to him a son - an heir to the throne. But when the queen delivers a twin, Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for revolution, and has him sent off to Spain to be raised in secret to ensure a peaceful future for France. Alas, keeping the secret means sending Constance, lover of D'Artagnan, off to a convent. D'Artagnan hears of this and rallies the Musketeers in a bid to rescue her. Unfortunately, Richelieu out-smarts the Musketeers and banishes them forever.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Overview

King Louis XIII of France is thrilled to have born to him a son - an heir to the throne. But when the queen delivers a twin, Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for revolution, and has him sent off to Spain to be raised in secret to ensure a peaceful future for France. Alas, keeping the secret means sending Constance, lover of D'Artagnan, off to a convent. D'Artagnan hears of this and rallies the Musketeers in a bid to rescue her. Unfortunately, Richelieu out-smarts the Musketeers and banishes them forever.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around the restoration of a legitimate monarch and the traditional order, championed by heroes driven by loyalty and duty. This focus on upholding established tradition and legitimate authority aligns with conservative values.

This 1929 historical adventure film features traditional casting consistent with its era and setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on classic heroic archetypes and does not incorporate critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

The film is set in 17th-century France, where Catholicism is an integral part of the royal court and society. While not a central theme, religious ceremonies and the general Christian ethos are presented as an accepted and dignified aspect of the historical setting, without any narrative critique or satire.

The film, a historical adventure from the silent era, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on traditional adventure tropes and heterosexual relationships, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

The Iron Mask (1929) is a historical adventure film based on Alexandre Dumas's novel. Its narrative centers on political intrigue and swashbuckling action in 17th-century France. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.

The film, a 1929 swashbuckler, primarily focuses on the male characters, particularly D'Artagnan and the Musketeers, and their sword fights. Female characters in the film, such as Queen Anne, are depicted in traditional roles, involved in the political intrigue and drama, but do not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents.

The 1929 film adapts Alexandre Dumas's 'The Man in the Iron Mask.' All major characters, including D'Artagnan, the Musketeers, King Louis XIV, and Philippe, are portrayed by actors of the same gender as their established canonical roles in the source material. No instances of gender swapping for significant characters are present.

The film adapts characters from Alexandre Dumas's novels and historical figures, all of whom are traditionally depicted as white. The cast portrays these characters consistent with their established racial backgrounds, with no instances of a character's race being changed from the source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.0
The Movie Database logo
6.7

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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N/A

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