6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Miracle of the Bells (1948)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
The body of a young actress is brought to her home town by the man who loved her. He knows that she wanted all the church bells to ring for three days after she was buried, but is told that this will cost a lot of money. The checks that he writes to the various churches all bounce, but it is the weekend and, in desperation, he prays that a miracle will happen before the banks reopen. It does, but not in the way he hoped.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The body of a young actress is brought to her home town by the man who loved her. He knows that she wanted all the church bells to ring for three days after she was buried, but is told that this will cost a lot of money. The checks that he writes to the various churches all bounce, but it is the weekend and, in desperation, he prays that a miracle will happen before the banks reopen. It does, but not in the way he hoped.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions traditional faith, community solidarity, and the power of belief as solutions to despair and cynicism, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.
This film, produced in 1948, features a cast that is predominantly white, reflecting the traditional casting practices of its era without any intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative centers on themes of faith and community, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI-driven critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, in a deeply affirming light. It emphasizes the power of faith, community, and the spiritual growth of its characters, culminating in a miraculous event that reinforces the dignity and virtues of the religion.
The film "The Miracle of the Bells" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a traditional drama involving faith, community, and the legacy of a deceased actress, without any elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of Russell Janney's 1946 novel. All significant characters, such as Olga Treskovna, Bill Dunnigan, and Father Paul, maintain the same gender as established in the source material.
The film "The Miracle of the Bells" (1948) adapts the novel of the same name. All major characters, including Olga Treskovna, Bill Dunnigan, and Father Paul, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source material. No character's race was changed from the original canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
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