Long Pants (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1927, Long Pants is a comedy film directed by Frank Capra, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Long Pants stars Harry Langdon as Harry Shelby, Gladys Brockwell as His mother, Alan Roscoe as His father and Priscilla Bonner as His bride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Long Pants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Pants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Pants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Pants (1927)?
- In US, Long Pants is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Long Pants worth watching?
- Long Pants holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Long Pants?
- Long Pants stars Harry Langdon, Gladys Brockwell, Alan Roscoe, Priscilla Bonner and Alma Bennett.
- When was Long Pants released?
- Long Pants was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.