Almost Human
Synopsis
John Livingston is a rich mama's-boy, who owns a blooded dog named Paul. Paul meets Maggie Mutt, and Paul, being a pedigree canine and somewhat of a cad, lures trusting Maggie to the barn to have his way. He then departs for his palatial doghouse at the Livingston estate. Meanwhile Maggie is broken-hearted and also finds that she is in a "family way", and gives birth to a pup she names Hank. Maggie tells Hank to find his "human ", and departs the scene. Hank goes to the park, meets a "human" named Mary Kelly, who is a homeless waif and sweetheart of poverty, and the two adopt each other. Later on in the park Paul comes strolling along with his 'human', John. A child falls into the lake and Paul and Hank team up to save her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Urson
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- Almost Human
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Urson
Clara Beranger, Richard Harding Davis
Lucien N. Andriot
Adelaide Cannon
William C. deMille
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian
Costume Design
Adelaide Cannon
Editor
Clara Beranger
Screenplay
Frank Urson
Director
William C. deMille
Producer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Human
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What is Almost Human about?
John Livingston is a rich mama's-boy, who owns a blooded dog named Paul. Paul meets Maggie Mutt, and Paul, being a pedigree canine and somewhat of a cad, lures trusting Maggie to the barn to have his way. He then departs for his palatial doghouse at the Livingston estate. Meanwhile Maggie is broken-hearted and also finds that she is in a "family way", and gives birth to a pup she names Hank. Maggie tells Hank to find his "human ", and departs the scene. Hank goes to the park, meets a "human" named Mary Kelly, who is a homeless waif and sweetheart of poverty, and the two adopt each other. Later on in the park Paul comes strolling along with his 'human', John. A child falls into the lake and Paul and Hank team up to save her.
Who directed Almost Human?
Almost Human was directed by Frank Urson.
Who stars in Almost Human?
The principal cast of Almost Human includes Vera Reynolds, Kenneth Thomson, Ethel Wales, Majel Coleman, Claire McDowell.
When was Almost Human released and how long is it?
Almost Human was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.