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Almost Human
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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Plot Summary
An aspiring young writer, stuck in a rut, finds inspiration and love when he encounters a vivacious actress. Their burgeoning romance is complicated by societal pressures and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the late 1920s, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain precisely. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and romantic entanglements, which 'Almost Human' appears to embody. Audiences likely responded to the era's typical romantic tropes and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
A charming romantic comedy-drama typical of its era.
Features engaging performances from its lead actors.
The plot follows familiar tropes of young love and societal obstacles.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception on Google for this silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film is not a science fiction or horror movie, but rather a romantic drama that was common during the silent film era.
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