The First Auto

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The First Auto

June 27, 1927
Directed by
Roy Del Ruth

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

automobile industry

horseless carriage

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Cast

Russell Simpson as Hank Armstrong

Russell Simpson

Hank Armstrong

Charles Emmett Mack as Bob Armstrong

Charles Emmett Mack

Bob Armstrong

Barney Oldfield as The Master Driver

Barney Oldfield

The Master Driver

Patsy Ruth Miller as Rose Robbins

Patsy Ruth Miller

Rose Robbins

Frank Campeau as Mayor Jim Robbins

Frank Campeau

Mayor Jim Robbins

Gibson Gowland as The Blacksmith

Gibson Gowland

The Blacksmith

Anders Randolf as The Auctioneer

Anders Randolf

The Auctioneer

William Demarest as The Village Cut-Up

William Demarest

The Village Cut-Up

Paul Kruger as Steve

Paul Kruger

Steve

Douglas Gerrard as Squire Stebbins

Douglas Gerrard

Squire Stebbins

Frank Austin as Jor Saunders

Frank Austin

Jor Saunders

Joe Bordeaux

Livery Handler at Auction

George Bunny

Townsperson Who Laughs Heartily

E.H. Calvert as Elmer Hays - the Inventor

E.H. Calvert

Elmer Hays - the Inventor

Ray Erlenborn

Boy

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