The First Auto is a 1927 American drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth about the transition from horses to cars and the rift it causes in one family. It stars Charles Emmett Mack and Patsy Ruth Miller, with Barney Oldfield having a guest role in the movie. While mainly a silent film, it does have a Vitaphone sound-on-disc soundtrack with a synchronized musical score and sound effects, as well as some spoken words, cheering, and laughter. As of January 1, 2023, the film is in the public domain.