The First Auto (1927)

Name: The First Auto
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1927-06-27
Duration: 75 min
Cast: Russell Simpson, Charles Emmett Mack, Barney Oldfield, Patsy Ruth Miller, Frank Campeau

See this picture---it's funny enough to make a horse laugh.

The transition from horses to automobiles at the turn of the century causes problems between a father and son.

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Released 1927-06-27 · 75 min · Comedy

Directed by Roy Del Ruth

Cast

Russell Simpson as Hank Armstrong
Charles Emmett Mack as Bob Armstrong
Barney Oldfield as The Master Driver
Patsy Ruth Miller as Rose Robbins
Frank Campeau as Mayor Jim Robbins
Gibson Gowland as The Blacksmith
Anders Randolf as The Auctioneer
William Demarest as The Village Cut-Up
Paul Kruger as Steve
Douglas Gerrard as Squire Stebbins
Frank Austin as Jor Saunders
Joe Bordeaux as Livery Handler at Auction
George Bunny as Townsperson Who Laughs Heartily
E.H. Calvert as Elmer Hays - the Inventor
Ray Erlenborn as Boy