Long Pants
Originally released in 1927. Long Pants is a comedy film. directed by Frank Capra. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Langdon, Gladys Brockwell, and Alan Roscoe
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry Langdon
as Harry Shelby
Gladys Brockwell
as His mother
Alan Roscoe
as His father
Priscilla Bonner
as His bride
Alma Bennett
as His downfall
Betty Francisco
as His finish
Billy Aikin
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Betty Baker
as Girl (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Ann Christy
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harry Langdon Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 m...
Who directed Long Pants?
Long Pants was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is Long Pants?
Long Pants has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Long Pants released?
Long Pants was released on March 26, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Long Pants?
The main cast of Long Pants includes Harry Langdon, Gladys Brockwell, Alan Roscoe, Priscilla Bonner, Alma Bennett.