8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Merry Widow (1926)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of class and aristocracy through a romantic melodrama, depicting the decadence of the upper class and the struggles of a commoner. However, its resolution focuses on individual romantic fulfillment within the existing social structure rather than advocating for systemic political change, leading to a neutral rating.
This 1925 silent film features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its era without intentional diversity initiatives. The narrative centers on traditional European aristocratic identities, portraying them in a neutral to positive manner without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirizes the hypocrisy and moral decadence of the European aristocracy, who are nominally Christian. While not directly attacking doctrine, the narrative consistently portrays Christian-identified characters and institutions as superficial and morally bankrupt, without offering a counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith.
The Merry Widow does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on heterosexual relationships and social commentary, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1926 film adaptation of 'The Merry Widow' retains the original genders for its core characters, Hanna Glawari and Count Danilo, as established in the source operetta. While the film introduces new characters and plot deviations, no existing character's gender was altered.
The 1926 film "The Merry Widow" adapts the 1905 operetta, featuring characters consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with the European setting and original source material. No characters established as one race were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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