
Not Rated
When oil is discovered just outside a small New England town, the residents go wild at the prospect of newfound wealth, and they invest their money with the head of the venture, a young man named Bruce Merlin.
When oil is discovered just outside a small New England town, the residents go wild at the prospect of newfound wealth, and they invest their money with the head of the venture, a young man named Bruce Merlin.
The film's central conflict likely revolves around personal choices regarding wealth and romance, offering a moralistic critique of greed rather than a systemic political one. Its focus on individual virtue and personal happiness positions it as neutral.
This 1923 silent film reflects the casting and narrative conventions of its era, primarily featuring traditional representation without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, consistent with the filmmaking practices of the early 20th century.
The character Mrs. K. L. Davis, whose name canonically establishes her as female, is portrayed by the male actor George Cooper. This casting aligns with the definition of a gender swap.
Based on available plot summaries and historical context for "Dollar Devils" (1932), there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1923 silent film is an adaptation of a novel. There is no evidence that any character, canonically or historically established as one race, was portrayed on screen as a different race. The original source material and film cast align with the typical racial portrayals of the era.