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Less Than Kin

July 21, 1918 0h 50m

Originally released in 1918. Less Than Kin is a comedy/romance film. directed by Donald Crisp. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Wallace Reid, Ann Little, and Raymond Hatton

Synopsis

Lewis Vickers accidentally kills a man and goes to Central America. Here he meets Robert Lee, who bears a remarkable resemblance to him. Lee is a worthless young chap whose father is anxious to have him return to the United States. On his death bed Lee turns his papers over to Vickers and begs him to assume his name. Arriving in New York, Vickers goes to the Lee home as Robert Lee, and discovers that the dead man has willed him a badly blotted past that includes a wife and two children and a large collection of debts. He also finds a beautiful adopted daughter in the Lee household and promptly falls in love with her. The only way he can stand any chance of winning the girl is by telling the truth about himself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 21, 1918 107 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Less Than Kin about?

Lewis Vickers accidentally kills a man and goes to Central America. Here he meets Robert Lee, who bears a remarkable resemblance to him. Lee is a worthless young chap whose father is anxious to hav...

Who directed Less Than Kin?

Less Than Kin was directed by Donald Crisp.

How long is Less Than Kin?

Less Than Kin has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Less Than Kin released?

Less Than Kin was released on July 21, 1918 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Less Than Kin?

The main cast of Less Than Kin includes Wallace Reid, Ann Little, Raymond Hatton, Noah Beery, James Neill.