Fancy Pants
“Bob tames that "Wildcat" Gal!”
Synopsis
An American actor, impersonating an English butler, is hired by a rich woman from New Mexico to refine her husband and headstrong daughter. The complications increase when the town believes the actor/butler to be an earl and President Roosevelt decides to pay a visit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-17
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Bob Hope
Humphrey
Lucille Ball
Agatha Floud
Bruce Cabot
Cart Belknap
Jack Kirkwood
Mike Floud
Lea Penman
Effie Floud
Hugh French
George Van-Basingwell
Eric Blore
Sir Wimbley
Joseph Vitale
Wampum
John Alexander
Teddy Roosevelt
Norma Varden
Lady Maude
Virginia Keiley
Rosalind
Colin Keith-Johnston
Twombley
Joe Wong
Wong
Ida Moore
Elderly Mother (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Mr. Andrews (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Mayor (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Hope Sansberry
Millie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Robert O'Brien
- Original Score
- Van Cleave
- Original Title
- Fancy Pants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Edmund L. Hartmann, Robert O'Brien, Harry Leon Wilson
Van Cleave
Charles Lang
Archie Marshek
Robert L. Welch
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Robert O'Brien
Screenplay
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Robert L. Welch
Producer
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fancy Pants
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What is Fancy Pants about?
An American actor, impersonating an English butler, is hired by a rich woman from New Mexico to refine her husband and headstrong daughter. The complications increase when the town believes the actor/butler to be an earl and President Roosevelt decides to pay a visit.
Who directed Fancy Pants?
Fancy Pants was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Fancy Pants?
The principal cast of Fancy Pants includes Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Bruce Cabot, Jack Kirkwood, Lea Penman.
When was Fancy Pants released and how long is it?
Fancy Pants was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Fancy Pants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fancy Pants was composed by Van Cleave.