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White Pants Willie

July 24, 1927 1h 10m

Originally released in 1927. White Pants Willie is a comedy film. directed by Charles Hines. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Johnny Hines, Leila Hyams, and Henry A. Barrows

Synopsis

Philip Charters, the President of International Motors, and his daughter, Helen, drive up to the shop of Willie Bascom, an auto mechanic. Charters is interested in an invention by Willie, and Willie quickly becomes interested in Helen. They depart for Cold Springs, a fashionable summer resort for the rich. Willie images that Cold Springs is such a place where a young man wearing white pants would not be jeered at. He gets a chance to find out when he has to repair a car and take it to the owner in Cold Springs. He summons Wong Lee, a Chinese laundryman to pose as his chauffeur, dons his spiffiest pair of white pants,arrives at the resort and is mistaken for a crack polo player, hired to help the resort's team beat a rival team. Willie is anything but a polo player.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 24, 1927 98 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • C.C. Burr Productions Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Pants Willie about?

Philip Charters, the President of International Motors, and his daughter, Helen, drive up to the shop of Willie Bascom, an auto mechanic. Charters is interested in an invention by Willie, and Willi...

Who directed White Pants Willie?

White Pants Willie was directed by Charles Hines.

How long is White Pants Willie?

White Pants Willie has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was White Pants Willie released?

White Pants Willie was released on July 24, 1927 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in White Pants Willie?

The main cast of White Pants Willie includes Johnny Hines, Leila Hyams, Henry A. Barrows, Ruth Dwyer, Walter Long.