6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Philip Marlowe (1959)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Philip Marlowe is a 1959-1960 half-hour ABC crime series, featuring Philip Carey as Marlowe, the fictional detective originally created by Raymond Chandler. The private detective Marlowe of Carey, departed very much from the original character. The show first aired October 6, 1959 with the episode: "The Ugly Duckling" with Virginia Gregg and Rhys Williams.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Philip Marlowe is a 1959-1960 half-hour ABC crime series, featuring Philip Carey as Marlowe, the fictional detective originally created by Raymond Chandler. The private detective Marlowe of Carey, departed very much from the original character. The show first aired October 6, 1959 with the episode: "The Ugly Duckling" with Virginia Gregg and Rhys Williams.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on individual morality and the pursuit of truth within a corrupt system, without advocating for specific political solutions or systemic change, positions it as neutral. It critiques general societal flaws rather than promoting a specific ideological agenda.
The movie features traditional casting practices typical of its era, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in explicit critiques or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Philip Marlowe' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on LGBTQ+ representation, resulting in an N/A rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1959 television series "Philip Marlowe" adapts Raymond Chandler's detective novels. The titular character, Philip Marlowe, is consistently portrayed as male, aligning with his canonical gender from the source material. No instances of major characters being portrayed with a different gender than their established canon have been identified.
The 1959 television series "Philip Marlowe" features Philip Carey in the titular role. Philip Marlowe, as created by Raymond Chandler, is consistently depicted as a white character, and Philip Carey is a white actor. There is no evidence of any character in this specific adaptation being portrayed by an actor of a different race than their established canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
5.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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