Prime VideoThe House Across the Bay (1940)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.
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Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores individual moral dilemmas, choices, and their consequences within a dramatic narrative, rather than engaging with broader political or systemic issues. Its focus on personal accountability and moral fortitude does not align with a specific political ideology.
This 1940 film features a cast that is predominantly white, reflecting the traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative does not present any critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit themes related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
The House Across the Bay, a 1940 crime drama, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on heterosexual relationships, crime, and revenge, with no narrative elements or character arcs related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The House Across the Bay (1940) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters exist that could have been established as a different gender before this film's creation.
This 1940 film is not an adaptation of a known work with pre-established character races, nor does it depict historical figures whose race would be documented. Therefore, there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a character's race for a potential swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
5.5
Critic Ratings
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