6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Grand Central Murder (1942)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Conniving Broadway starlet Mida King has plenty of enemies, so when she's found murdered at Grand Central Station, Inspector Gunther calls together a slew of suspects for questioning. Mida's shady ex-flame, Turk, seems the most likely culprit, but when smart-mouthed private eye Rocky Custer -- also a suspect himself -- begins to piece together the crime, a few clues that Gunther has overlooked come to light.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Conniving Broadway starlet Mida King has plenty of enemies, so when she's found murdered at Grand Central Station, Inspector Gunther calls together a slew of suspects for questioning. Mida's shady ex-flame, Turk, seems the most likely culprit, but when smart-mouthed private eye Rocky Custer -- also a suspect himself -- begins to piece together the crime, a few clues that Gunther has overlooked come to light.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a classic murder mystery focused on crime, investigation, and justice, with no discernible political or ideological commentary in its narrative or resolution.
This 1942 mystery film features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without incorporating explicit critiques or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Grand Central Murder" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. There are no narrative elements or character arcs that depict or allude to queer identities or experiences within the story.
The 1942 mystery film 'Grand Central Murder' does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a murder investigation, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Grand Central Murder" (1942) is an adaptation of a 1939 novel. All major characters maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
Based on available information, there is no evidence that any character in the 1942 film "Grand Central Murder" was canonically established as a different race in its source material or prior adaptations, then portrayed by an actor of a different race. The film's casting aligns with the implied racial backgrounds of the characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
5.9
Critic Ratings
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