The First Auto (1927)
1h 15m
Running Time
June 27, 1927Release Date
The First Auto (1927)
1h 15m
Running Time
June 27, 1927Release Date
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Plot.
The transition from horses to automobiles at the turn of the century causes problems between a father and son.
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Cast & Crew.
Barney Oldfield
Barney Oldfield
Charles Emmett Mack
Bob Armstrong
Patsy Ruth Miller
Rose Robbins
Russell Simpson
Hank Armstrong
Frank Campeau
Mayor Sam Robbins
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Gibson Gowland
The Blacksmith
Darryl F. Zanuck
Writer
Anders Randolf
The Auctioneer
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
William Demarest
The Village Cut-Up
Jack Jarmuth
Writer
Paul Kruger
Steve
David Abel
Cinematographer
Douglas Gerrard
Squire Stebbins
Frank Austin
Jor Saunders
Martin Wall Bolger
Editor
Joe Bordeaux
Livery Handler at Auction
George Bunny
Townsperson Who Laughs Heartily
E.H. Calvert
Elmer Hays - the Inventor
Ray Erlenborn
Boy
Gus Leonard
Barber
Charlotte Mineau
Mrs. Stebbins
Lon Poff
D. P. Graves - the Undertaker
Media.
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Wiki.
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.