Harry Langdon Moves to Feature Films

The following is a short article from the Exhibitors Herald (dated May 9, 1925).


"Coincident with reports that Harry Langdon is going over to only feature length productions, the Pathe comedian has his entire staff working with him on his most ambitious picture carrying the working title 'His First Flame.' The same technical force is in harness and Ruth Hiatt shares honors with Natalie Kingston as the only change in cast. Harry Edwards is directing and Arthur Ripley has charge of scenario duties.

"Langdon has called on his own fund of experiences as a trouper in suggesting most of the story itself. As a professional for many years he covered almost ever branch of showdom in playing virtually every city of any size in the nation. Hence he is abundantly supplied with material for original stories for the company, with the comedy angle predominating.

"Harry Langdon's style has been described as 'very scarce yet very necessary' with pathos and humor mingling in an unusual technique, making his name a byword in the comedy field. Furthermore his rise to a place among the elect has been accomplished in only one and one-half years of appearing in motion pictures."


As some of you might be aware, Harry's producer (the legendary Mack Sennett) put His First Flame on the shelf and had Harry continue to work in short subjects. Sennett would release His First Flame until after three features (Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, The Strong Man and Long Pants) starring Harry Langdon for First National had already been released.


-Michael J. Ruhland