20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916)

The 1916 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of queer identity, either positive, negative, or neutral, within the film's narrative. The film's focus remains on its adventure and scientific exploration elements.

The film features female characters in supporting roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct physical confrontation.

The 1916 film adaptation of Jules Verne's novel retains the canonical genders of its main characters, such as Captain Nemo, Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land. The film introduces an original character, the 'Daughter of the Sea,' who was not present in the source material, thus not constituting a gender swap.