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The Haunting Symphony (1916)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating

Not Rated

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Overview

Neurologist and hypnotist Dr. Andrew Smiley is the guardian of wealthy siblings Wilfred and Marcie Redmond. Smiley wants to marry Marcia, as he desperately needs money, but when he proposes to her, she rejects him. Smiley has a secret lover, Sarah Kayton, the head nurse of his sanatorium, and she has borne him a son, Paul Kayton, who is Smiley's secretary, unaware that his boss is the father. Smiley devises a plan to have Marcia adjudged insane and take her fortune. He almost succeeds but at the last-minute he fails.


Starring Cast

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Neurologist and hypnotist Dr. Andrew Smiley is the guardian of wealthy siblings Wilfred and Marcie Redmond. Smiley wants to marry Marcia, as he desperately needs money, but when he proposes to her, she rejects him. Smiley has a secret lover, Sarah Kayton, the head nurse of his sanatorium, and she has borne him a son, Paul Kayton, who is Smiley's secretary, unaware that his boss is the father. Smiley devises a plan to have Marcia adjudged insane and take her fortune. He almost succeeds but at the last-minute he fails.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central subject matter revolves around the universal human experiences of grief and psychological trauma, with a narrative that emphasizes personal introspection and individual healing rather than societal or political solutions. This focus on apolitical, internal struggles leads to a neutral rating.

Based on the limited details available, "The Haunting Symphony" does not explicitly feature either traditional casting or intentional DEI-driven casting. Its narrative also does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

The evaluation of 'The Haunting Symphony' for its LGBTQ+ portrayal resulted in 'N/A' because no information regarding the presence or depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes was included in the provided input. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment could not be performed.

The film 'The Haunting Symphony' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender identity or representation.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 1916 film 'The Haunting Symphony' does not have widely recognized source material or historical figures with pre-established genders that were altered for its production. Characters are presumed original to the film, thus not meeting the definition of a gender swap.

No information is provided regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for 'The Haunting Symphony' (1916). Therefore, there is no established canonical or historical race for any character to have been swapped from.


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