Fancy Pants
Directed by George Marshall
An American actor impersonating an English butler is hired by a woman from New Mexico to refine her husband and headstrong daughter. The complications increase when the town believes Arthur to be an Earl, and President Roosevelt decides to pay a visit.
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- Mister ArnSeptember 8, 2025Fancy Pants pairs Bob Hope with Lucille Ball, with Hope leaning into his fast-talking coward routine, and much of the humor is rooted in gags and one-liners. The story of a British valet mistaken for an aristocrat is thin, serving mainly as a setup for satirical jabs at class, manners, and the absurdity of pretension. It’s watchable, but not the best showcase for either star.
Fancy Pants Trivia
Fancy Pants was released on July 19, 1950.
Fancy Pants was directed by George Marshall.
Fancy Pants has a runtime of 1h 32m.
Fancy Pants was produced by Robert L. Welch.
An American actor impersonating an English butler is hired by a woman from New Mexico to refine her husband and headstrong daughter. The complications increase when the town believes Arthur to be an Earl, and President Roosevelt decides to pay a visit.
The key characters in Fancy Pants are Humphrey / Arthur Tyler (Bob Hope), Agatha Floud (Lucille Ball), Cart Belknap (Bruce Cabot).
Fancy Pants is rated Approved.
Fancy Pants is a Musical, Comedy, Western film.
Fancy Pants has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10.