The First Auto
1927, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Roy Del RuthDirector
- Russell SimpsonHank Armstrong
- Charles Emmett MackBob Armstrong
- Barney OldfieldThe Master Driver
- Patsy Ruth MillerRose Robbins
- Frank CampeauMayor Jim Robbins
- Gibson GowlandThe Blacksmith
- Anders RandolfThe Auctioneer
- William DemarestThe Village Cut-Up
- Paul KrugerSteve
- Douglas GerrardSquire Stebbins
- Frank AustinJor Saunders
- Joe BordeauxLivery Handler at Auction
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Coldeway, Darryl F. Zanuck
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The First Auto runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is The First Auto on?
The First Auto isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Auto?
If you liked The First Auto, try The Air Up There, Driver's Ed, Thunderstruck.
Who directed The First Auto?
The First Auto (1927) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars Russell Simpson, Charles Emmett Mack, Barney Oldfield.