The First Auto
6.3
“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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Cast
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Russell Simpson
Hank Armstrong
Known for
The Grapes of Wrath
My Darling Clementine
Charles Emmett Mack
Bob Armstrong
Also in
Dream Street
A Woman of the World
Barney Oldfield
The Master Driver
Also in
Mistaken Identity
Patsy Ruth Miller
Rose Robbins
Known for
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frank Campeau
Mayor Jim Robbins
Also in
3 Bad Men
When the Clouds Roll By
Gibson Gowland
The Blacksmith
Known for
Greed
The Phantom of the Opera
Anders Randolf
The Auctioneer
Known for
The Black Pirate
William Demarest
The Village Cut-Up
Known for
Sullivan's Travels
The Lady Eve
Paul Kruger
Steve
Also in
A Hatful of Rain
Raw Deal
Douglas Gerrard
Squire Stebbins
Known for
Suspense.
Frank Austin
Jor Saunders
Known for
Batman
Robin Hood
Joe Bordeaux
Livery Handler at Auction
Known for
Coney Island
The Butcher Boy
Roy Del Ruth Director · Anthony Coldeway Screenplay Darryl F. Zanuck Story
United States release June 27, 1927 · Produced in United States
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production · Studio
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · June 27, 1927
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
United States
September 18, 1927 · Theatrical
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