Less Than Kin (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, Less Than Kin is a comedy and romance film directed by Donald Crisp, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Less Than Kin stars Wallace Reid as Hobart Lee / Lewis Vickers, Ann Little as Nellie Reid, Raymond Hatton as James Emmons and Noah Beery as Senor Cortez, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Less Than Kin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Less Than Kin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Less Than Kin (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Less Than Kin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Less Than Kin?
- Less Than Kin stars Wallace Reid, Ann Little, Raymond Hatton, Noah Beery and James Neill.
- When was Less Than Kin released?
- Less Than Kin was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.