Almost a Gentleman is a 1939 American drama film directed by Leslie Goodwins from a screenplay by David Silverstein and Jo Pagano, based on the story by Harold Shumate.

Robert Mabrey, Preston's ex-brother-in-law, takes great stock in his dog winning the competition, and when he learns that Max is quite impressive in his training, he begins to get a bit concerned.

When a local bully is killed by a wild animal, Mabrey sees an opportunity to rid himself of the competition, and blames the attack on Max.

[5] In November, it was reported that RKO had signed Ellison to a contract,[6] and the following month it was announced he had been selected to play the lead in Picardy Max.

At the same time it was revealed that the story would be penned by Harold Shumate, and Leslie Goodwins would direct under the production of Cliff Reid.

[1][9] In February, Variety reported that the title of the film was changed from Picardy Max, to Almost a Gentleman,[10] and the premier date was set for March 31.

[11] In mid-March the National Legion of Decency classified the film as suitable all audiences, Class A-I.