Long Pants

film by Capra

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Long Pants is a 1927 silent film comedy directed by Frank Capra and starring comedian Harry Langdon. It was Langdon's third hit film and is considered a classic of the silent era.12

The film features Langdon's signature character: an innocent, babylike man who often appears hesitant but elicits laughs through subtle gestures. While Langdon's earlier films with Capra were highly successful, many believe Langdon's career declined when he took over directing his own projects, as he may not have fully understood his unique screen persona.1

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Long Pants (1927), again directed by Capra, was Langdon’s third hit comedy. Audiences loved the innocent new screen character that Langdon had created, and, on the strength of these three films, he became one of the most adored comedians in the country, along with Chaplin…
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Long Pants (1927), again directed by Capra, was Langdon’s third hit comedy. Audiences loved the innocent new screen character that Langdon had created, and, on the strength of these three films, he became one of the most adored comedians in the country, along with Chaplin…
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