The First Auto

The First Auto

See this picture---it's funny enough to make a horse laugh.

1927 · 75 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

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

Directed by Roy Del Ruth · Written by Anthony Coldeway

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