From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.
From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.
The film is a biographical musical drama focused on the personal life and artistic career of Cole Porter, depicting his unconventional relationships and bisexuality without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for social change, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features traditional casting for its main biographical roles, accurately reflecting the historical figures. Its narrative explores the personal life of a historical figure, including his sexuality, but does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
De-Lovely offers an affirming portrayal of Cole Porter's bisexuality, depicting his same-sex relationships with dignity and as integral to his complex identity. His unconventional marriage to Linda Lee Thomas is shown as a loving partnership built on mutual understanding and acceptance of his sexuality, celebrating his life and love without judgment.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
De-Lovely is a biopic about composer Cole Porter. All major historical figures, including Cole Porter and Linda Lee Thomas, are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders.
De-Lovely is a biographical film about the life of composer Cole Porter. All major historical figures depicted, including Cole Porter and Linda Lee Thomas, are portrayed by actors of the same race as the historical individuals.
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