Pants
Synopsis
Little Betty has a luxurious home, an army of servants and the costliest of toys. But she hasn't what a child wants most of all, other children to play with. The result is that she runs away and joins a group of children from the ghetto district on the beach. In play she exchanges clothing with a little boy. That evening Betty doesn't return home. Her maiden aunt, an over-zealous guardian, is frantic. She notifies the police. The same evening the father of the boy, who has lost his position and is facing starvation, decides to turn burglar. He steals into the home of Betty's father. The household is awakened and the intruder captured.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Berthelet
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Mortimer Peck
- Original Title
- Pants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Berthelet
Charles Mortimer Peck
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Berthelet
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pants about?
Little Betty has a luxurious home, an army of servants and the costliest of toys. But she hasn't what a child wants most of all, other children to play with. The result is that she runs away and joins a group of children from the ghetto district on the beach. In play she exchanges clothing with a little boy. That evening Betty doesn't return home. Her maiden aunt, an over-zealous guardian, is frantic. She notifies the police. The same evening the father of the boy, who has lost his position and is facing starvation, decides to turn burglar. He steals into the home of Betty's father. The household is awakened and the intruder captured.
Who directed Pants?
Pants was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who stars in Pants?
The principal cast of Pants includes Mary McAllister, John Cossar, Marian Skinner, Charles Koeppe, Russell McDermott.
When was Pants released and how long is it?
Pants was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pants?
Pants holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).