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Down to the Sea in Ships (1949)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Down to the Sea in Ships poster

Overview

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.


Starring Cast

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Overview

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's narrative champions themes of tradition, individual responsibility, and resilience in the face of adversity, aligning its dominant messages with right-leaning values through its emphasis on embracing a challenging legacy rather than questioning the system.

This early 20th-century film features traditional casting, consistent with the cinematic practices of its era, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, and does not incorporate explicit DEI critiques or themes.

Secondary

The film implicitly portrays Christian values and practices as an integral and supportive part of the characters' lives in a traditional New England whaling community. References to faith, if present, are depicted with respect and sincerity, aligning with the virtues of the community and offering comfort amidst hardship.

The film "Down to the Sea in Ships" does not contain any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a traditional whaling story, focusing on familial bonds and maritime challenges, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "Down to the Sea in Ships" (1949) is a drama centered on a whaling captain and his grandson. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. The story focuses on maritime life, family bonds, and the challenges of the sea, without any depiction related to transgender identity.

The film is a silent whaling drama from 1922. Its narrative focuses on romance, the perils of whaling, and a villainous rival. The primary female character, Patience, does not engage in direct physical combat with male opponents. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating men in close-quarters physical altercations.

The 1949 film is an adaptation of a novel, and its main characters, primarily men on a whaling ship, maintain their established genders from the source material. No significant character's gender was altered for the screen adaptation.

This film is an original story from 1949, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established character races, nor does it depict specific historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist with a prior canonical or historical race to be subject to a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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