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Almost Human

Name: Almost Human
Director: Frank Urson
Released: 1927
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1927

Passed

Director

Frank Urson

Runtime

60 minutes

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Almost Human is a silent-era comedy-drama that follows the conventional social structures of 1927. The plot relies on well-known themes of class distinction and romantic vulnerability, mainly through its canine characters. The film lacks meaningful representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities, presenting a largely homogeneous world. While it touches on the struggles of poverty through Mary Kelly, it does so using traditional storytelling methods rather than challenging ones. Overall, the film serves as a typical period piece, emphasizing moral storytelling and class-based drama over any challenge to the social or gender norms of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Almost Human have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on canine relationships and traditional romance stories. It does not include any depictions of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Almost Human portray gender?

Limited

Maggie Mutt faces challenges due to male dominance but shows strength in raising her puppy. However, the plot reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Almost Human?

Minimal

The story centers around a uniform social setting with no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Almost Human represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines class differences between a rich man and a poor waif. It uses traditional moral themes rather than a critical look at societal structures.

Does Almost Human include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Explores class disparity through the contrast of wealth and poverty.
Highlights resilience through Maggie Mutt's journey as a mother.

Limited or Absent

Needs more racial and ethnic diversity.
Relies on traditional gendered stereotypes.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

Official 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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