The Ol' Gray Hoss
Synopsis
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.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/MGM silents (1927–1929)
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Top Cast
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Joe Cobb
Joe
Richard Cummings
Chief Cummings
Jean Darling
Jean
Jimmy Farren
Kid Who Helps Harry Pipe Exhaust
Mary Gordon
First taxi passenger
Tenen Holtz
Man with Sooty on Face
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
Mary Ann
Charles King
Passenger Who Gets Free Ride
Charles Millsfield
Bearded Man
Harry Spear
Ellinor Vanderveer
Dowager
Charley Young
Creditor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- The Ol' Gray Hoss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. McGowan
Robert A. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. McGowan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ol' Gray Hoss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ol' Gray Hoss about?
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.
Who directed The Ol' Gray Hoss?
The Ol' Gray Hoss was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in The Ol' Gray Hoss?
The principal cast of The Ol' Gray Hoss includes Joe Cobb, Richard Cummings, Jean Darling, Jimmy Farren, Mary Gordon.
When was The Ol' Gray Hoss released and how long is it?
The Ol' Gray Hoss was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ol' Gray Hoss?
The Ol' Gray Hoss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).