The Ol' Gray Hoss

The Ol' Gray Hoss

NR 1928 · 21 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

This story revolves around an old man who feels alone in the world aside from the gang who keeps him company and his old horse. He runs a horse and buggy business, but he has new competition: an auto taxi. The gang helps him to maintain his job by sabotaging the other man's.

Directed by Robert A. McGowan · Written by Robert A. McGowan

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MovieComedyHorror
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MovieComedy
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MovieComedy
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MovieComedy
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MovieComedy
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MovieFamilyComedy
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