Long Pants
Synopsis
Harry Shelby has been kept in knee pants for years by his overprotective parents, but the day finally comes when Harry is given his first pair of long pants. Almost immediately, he is expected to marry his childhood sweetheart Priscilla... but instead, Harry's first heady whiff of manhood has got him panting after Bebe, a "fast" woman from the big city. Mistakenly thinking that Bebe fancies him too, Harry risks everything to help her out when she lands in jail, only to end up in hot water himself. Through it all, sweet Priscilla waits for her man to come to his senses.
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Harry Langdon
Harry Shelby
Gladys Brockwell
His mother
Alan Roscoe
His father
Priscilla Bonner
His bride
Alma Bennett
His downfall
Betty Francisco
His finish
Billy Aikin
Minor Role (uncredited)
Betty Baker
Girl (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
Minor Role (uncredited)
Ann Christy
Minor Role (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
Young Harry Shelby (uncredited)
John Darrow
Minor Role (uncredited)
Artye Folz
Minor Role (uncredited)
Young Griffo
Minor Role (uncredited)
Ruth Hiatt
Minor Role (uncredited)
Tenen Holtz
Minor Role (uncredited)
Peaches Jackson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Tay Garnett, Robert Eddy, Arthur Ripley
- Original Title
- Long Pants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Harry Langdon Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Tay Garnett, Robert Eddy, Arthur Ripley
Glenn Kershner, Elgin Lessley
Harry Langdon
Harry Langdon
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Harry Langdon
Editor
Tay Garnett
Writer
Glenn Kershner
Director of Photography
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Pants
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What is Long Pants about?
Harry Shelby has been kept in knee pants for years by his overprotective parents, but the day finally comes when Harry is given his first pair of long pants. Almost immediately, he is expected to marry his childhood sweetheart Priscilla... but instead, Harry's first heady whiff of manhood has got him panting after Bebe, a "fast" woman from the big city. Mistakenly thinking that Bebe fancies him too, Harry risks everything to help her out when she lands in jail, only to end up in hot water himself. Through it all, sweet Priscilla waits for her man to come to his senses.
Who directed Long Pants?
Long Pants was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Long Pants?
The principal cast of Long Pants includes Harry Langdon, Gladys Brockwell, Alan Roscoe, Priscilla Bonner, Alma Bennett.
When was Long Pants released and how long is it?
Long Pants was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.