Carl Denham

GPTKB entity

Statements (93)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:adaptation Various media adaptations
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:King_Kong_(1933_film)
gptkb:King_Kong_(2005)
gptkb:King_Kong_(1933)
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Skull_Island
gptkbp:character_arc From ambitious to remorseful
gptkbp:character_development From opportunist to tragic figure
gptkbp:character_motivation Desire for recognition
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:Greed
gptkbp:character_traits Determined
Ambitious
Adventurous
gptkbp:character_type Anti-hero
gptkbp:characterized_by Flawed but charismatic
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Nature
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Merian_C._Cooper
gptkb:Edgar_Wallace
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic character in cinema
Cinematic archetype
gptkbp:depicts Various adaptations
gptkbp:famous_quote " It was beauty killed the beast."
" We're going to make a fortune!"
gptkbp:fate Tragic end in the original film
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:King_Kong_(1933_film)
gptkb:King_Kong_(1933)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Fantasy
gptkb:adventure
Horror
gptkbp:goal Capture King Kong
To make a successful film
gptkbp:has_appearance Explorer attire
Film director attire
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:The_natives_of_Skull_Island
Government authorities
Carl Denham's crew
The military
gptkbp:has_goal To document King Kong
To exploit King Kong
gptkbp:has_legacy Inspiration for other characters
Cultural icon status
Influence on adventure genre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carl Denham
gptkbp:influence gptkb:film_industry
gptkbp:influence_on Subsequent adventure films
gptkbp:influenced_by Adventure Films
Monster Movies
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life filmmakers
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist
gptkbp:is_featured_in Various adaptations of King Kong
Merchandise related to King Kong
Video games based on King Kong
gptkbp:is_known_for His reckless behavior
His role in capturing King Kong
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Success in filmmaking
To achieve fame
To make a profit
To capture exotic creatures
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:King_Kong_franchise
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as A visionary
A flawed hero
gptkbp:known_for Expedition to Skull Island
Capturing King Kong
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:King_Kong_(2005)
gptkb:King_Kong_(2005_film)
gptkbp:legacy Enduring popularity
Influence on monster films
gptkbp:motif The pursuit of fame
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:protagonist
Driving force of the story
gptkbp:notable_appearance In the original King Kong film
gptkbp:notable_scene Climbing the Empire State Building
Revealing Kong to the world
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:filmmakers
gptkbp:plot Catalyst for events
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Jack_Black
gptkb:Robert_Armstrong
gptkbp:portrayed_in Complex character
Remakes and sequels
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Kong
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Ann_Darrow
gptkb:King_Kong
gptkbp:relationship_with_ann_darrow gptkb:Complicated
gptkbp:relationship_with_kong Exploitive
gptkbp:relationship_with_skull_island Exploratory
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:setting 1930s New York City
gptkbp:symbolism Human ambition
gptkbp:team gptkb:Crew_of_the_Venture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_Kong
gptkb:King_Kong_(1976)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4