The First Auto (1927)
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.
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: June 27, 1927
Cast
- Russell Simpson - Hank Armstrong
- Charles Emmett Mack - Bob Armstrong
- Barney Oldfield - The Master Driver
- Patsy Ruth Miller - Rose Robbins
- Frank Campeau - Mayor Jim Robbins
- Gibson Gowland - The Blacksmith
- Anders Randolf - The Auctioneer
- William Demarest - The Village Cut-Up
- Paul Kruger - Steve
- Douglas Gerrard - Squire Stebbins
Screenplay
- Anthony Coldeway (Screenplay)
- Darryl F. Zanuck (Story)
Cinematography: David Abel
Editing: Martin Wall Bolger
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
automobile industry, horseless carriage
More Films by Director: Roy Del Ruth
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Auto about?
- The transition from horses to automobiles at the turn of the century causes problems between a father and son.
- Who directed The First Auto?
- The First Auto was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
- Who stars in The First Auto?
- The First Auto stars Russell Simpson, Charles Emmett Mack, Barney Oldfield, Patsy Ruth Miller, Frank Campeau, Gibson Gowland.
- How long is The First Auto?
- The First Auto has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The First Auto?
- The First Auto is a Comedy film.
- Where was The First Auto produced?
- The First Auto was produced in United States of America.