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The First Auto

Roy Del Ruth

1927 • 1h 15m

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

The First Auto

Cast

Russell Simpson

Russell SimpsonHank Armstrong

Charles Emmett Mack

Charles Emmett MackBob Armstrong

Barney Oldfield

Barney OldfieldThe Master Driver

Patsy Ruth Miller

Patsy Ruth MillerRose Robbins

Frank Campeau

Frank CampeauMayor Jim Robbins

Gibson Gowland

Gibson GowlandThe Blacksmith

Anders Randolf

Anders RandolfThe Auctioneer

William Demarest

William DemarestThe Village Cut-Up

Paul Kruger

Paul KrugerSteve

Douglas Gerrard

Douglas GerrardSquire Stebbins

Frank Austin

Frank AustinJor Saunders

Joe BordeauxLivery Handler at Auction

George BunnyTownsperson Who Laughs Heartily

E.H. Calvert

E.H. CalvertElmer Hays - the Inventor

Ray ErlenbornBoy

Crew

Darryl F. Zanuck

Darryl F. ZanuckProducer

Roy Del Ruth

Roy Del RuthDirector

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The First Auto (1927) — Backlot Notes