Prime VideoThe Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
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Rating: 5.9
Overview
The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book Tempered Blade, by Monte Barrett. The series stars Scott Forbes as the real-life adventurer Jim Bowie. The series initially portrayed Jim Bowie as something of an outdoors-man, riding his horse through the wilderness near his home in Opelousas, where he would stumble across someone needing his assistance. He was aided by the Bowie Knife, his ever-present weapon. He designed it in the first episode, The Birth of the Blade.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book Tempered Blade, by Monte Barrett. The series stars Scott Forbes as the real-life adventurer Jim Bowie. The series initially portrayed Jim Bowie as something of an outdoors-man, riding his horse through the wilderness near his home in Opelousas, where he would stumble across someone needing his assistance. He was aided by the Bowie Knife, his ever-present weapon. He designed it in the first episode, The Birth of the Blade.
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The series likely champions themes of American frontier expansion, individual heroism, and self-reliance, which are historically aligned with conservative values, without presenting significant counter-narratives.
This production from the 1950s features traditional casting, primarily with white actors in lead roles, consistent with the historical context of its characters. The narrative frames traditional identities in a positive light, focusing on adventure and heroism without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes.
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Christianity is depicted as the foundational moral and cultural framework of the frontier society. The narrative generally upholds Christian values as positive influences on community and personal conduct, without significant critique or ironic subversion.
The Adventures of Jim Bowie, a historical adventure series from the 1950s, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the exploits of Jim Bowie in the American frontier, without addressing queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series is based on the historical figure Jim Bowie, who is consistently portrayed as male. There are no known instances of major historical or canonically established characters being portrayed as a different gender within the show.
The series is based on the historical figure Jim Bowie, who was white. The main character and other prominent roles in the 1956 show were portrayed by white actors, consistent with historical depictions. There are no known instances of a character's race being altered from established canon or history.
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5.9
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6.8
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