Prime VideoThe Bashful Bachelor (1942)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Lum Edwards is annoyed with his partner in Pine Ridge's Jot-'em-Down general store, Abner Peabody, because Abner has swapped their delivery car for a racehorse. Lum, meanwhile, is too timid to propose to Geraldine.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Lum Edwards is annoyed with his partner in Pine Ridge's Jot-'em-Down general store, Abner Peabody, because Abner has swapped their delivery car for a racehorse. Lum, meanwhile, is too timid to propose to Geraldine.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a shy man's attempts to propose, is an apolitical, universal human experience, and its narrative focuses on personal overcoming rather than engaging with any broader societal or political themes.
This 1942 short comedy features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, typical for its era, and does not exhibit intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Bashful Bachelor' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a man's comedic attempts to propose marriage, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Bashful Bachelor" is an adaptation of the "Lum and Abner" radio show. All established characters from the source material maintain their original genders in the film adaptation, with no instances of a canonical character being portrayed as a different gender.
This 1942 film does not appear to be an adaptation of source material with pre-established character races, nor does it depict historical figures whose race would be altered. There is no evidence of a character being canonically or widely established as one race and then portrayed as a different race in this movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.2
4.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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