7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shall We Dance (1937)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative centers on romantic misunderstandings and artistic expression, resolving through personal communication and the triumph of love, without engaging with any discernible political or ideological themes.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its era, and does not include any intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on romantic comedy and entertainment, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Shall We Dance (1937) is a classic musical romance centered on Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' heterosexual relationship. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it touch upon queer identity in any capacity. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The film "Shall We Dance" (1937) is a classic musical comedy that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on romance, mistaken identities, and dance, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Shall We Dance (1937) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, establishing their on-screen gender as their original portrayal. Therefore, no characters were depicted with a different gender than previously established.
This 1937 film is an original musical, not an adaptation of prior source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this production, thus there is no pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.9
N/A
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