7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Broadway Bill (1934)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Tycoon J.L. Higgins controls his whole family, but one of his sons-in-law, Dan Brooks, and his daughter Alice are fed up with that. Brooks quits his job as manager of J.L.'s paper box factory and devotes his life to his racing horse Broadway Bill, but his bankroll is thin and the luck is against him. He is arrested because of $150 he owes somebody for horse food, but suddenly a planned fraud by somebody else seems to offer him a chance...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Tycoon J.L. Higgins controls his whole family, but one of his sons-in-law, Dan Brooks, and his daughter Alice are fed up with that. Brooks quits his job as manager of J.L.'s paper box factory and devotes his life to his racing horse Broadway Bill, but his bankroll is thin and the luck is against him. He is arrested because of $150 he owes somebody for horse food, but suddenly a planned fraud by somebody else seems to offer him a chance...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the stifling nature of corporate wealth and societal expectations, a theme often associated with left-leaning perspectives. However, its championed solution is highly individualistic, emphasizing personal choice, self-reliance, and the pursuit of passion over systemic change, which balances its ideological leanings towards a neutral stance.
This 1934 film features traditional casting with a predominantly white and mainstream cast, reflecting the industry norms of its era. The narrative does not present any critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of such identities.
Secondary
The film implicitly champions virtues such as integrity, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's passion over materialism, which align with a broadly Christian ethical framework. The narrative celebrates the protagonist's moral strength and kindness, positioning these values positively.
Broadway Bill, a 1934 film by Frank Capra, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and a man's career aspirations in horse racing, reflecting common cinematic conventions of its era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Broadway Bill (1934) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this production, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Broadway Bill (1934) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures. Its characters were not previously established in any canon or real-world history, therefore no race swap can occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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