The First Auto 97 years old
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.
Credits
The First Auto Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Russell Simpson He was 47, 79 years old when he died | as Hank Armstrong |
| Charles Emmett Mack He was 31, 31 years old when he died | as Bob Armstrong |
| William Demarest He was 35, 91 years old when he died | as The Village Cut-Up |
| Frank Campeau He was 62, 78 years old when he died | as Mayor Jim Robbins |
| Anders Randolf He was 56, 59 years old when he died | as The Auctioneer |
| Gibson Gowland He was 50, 74 years old when he died | as The Blacksmith |
| Gus Leonard He was 68, 80 years old when he died | as Barber |
| Max Wagner He was 25, 73 years old when he died | as Bartender |
| Patsy Ruth Miller She was 23, 91 years old when she died | as Rose Robbins |
| Paul Kruger He was 101, 78 years old when he died | as Steve |
| Noah Young He was 40, 71 years old when he died | as Ned Jarvish |
| Charlotte Mineau She was 41, 93 years old when she died | as Mrs. Stebbins |
| Frank Austin He was 49, 76 years old when he died | as Jor Saunders |
| George Bunny He was 60, 84 years old when he died | as Townsperson Who Laughs Heartily |
| Barney Oldfield was 49, 68 years old when died | as The Master Driver |
| E.H. Calvert He was 64, 78 years old when he died | as Elmer Hays - the Inventor |
| Joe Bordeaux He was 41, 64 years old when he died | as Livery Handler at Auction |
| Dorothy Vernon She was 51, 94 years old when she died | as Gossip |
The First Auto Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| David Abel as Director of Photography. He was 43 (89) years old when He died | Camera |
| Esdras Hartley as Art Direction. He was 35 (54) years old when He died | Art |
| Roy Del Ruth as Director. He was 33 (67) years old when He died | Directing |
| D. Ross Lederman as Assistant Director. He was 32 (77) years old when He died | Directing |
| Anthony Coldeway as Screenplay. He was 40 (75) years old when He died | Writing |
The First Auto (97 years)
See this picture---it's funny enough to make a horse laugh.
- Release day: Sunday, September 18, 1927
- Runtime: 75 minutes