Movie: Gadgets Galore

Top 3 Billed Cast

Ward Wilson
Ward Wilson

Himself / Narrator (voice)

Barney Oldfield
Barney Oldfield

Himself

Dwight Weist
Dwight Weist

Narrator (voice)

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    This Warner Bros. short reviews in an often humorous way the impact of the automobile on the United States. By 1900, the horseless carriage was beginning to have an impact. Early adopters were often the object of attention by large curious crowds. There were many car manufacturers and the quality of their product varied considerably. Traffic jams, pollution and automobile racing were only a few of the outcomes.

  • Release Date

    1955-07-30

  • Average

    6.1

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    English
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