The First Auto
The transition from horses to automobiles at the turn of the century causes problems between a father and son.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Roy Del Ruth |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from the tangible friction between tradition and innovation, relying on physical humor to explore a family divided by the wheel. The generational clash is both specific and universally relatable.
What lingers after the final reel is a charming, simplistic optimism about progress, where the journey itself is the destination. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Roy Del Ruth
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