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The Automat is a 2021 documentary about the history of Horn & Hardart, a restaurant chain that served food from vending machines. The film features an original song by Mel Brooks and interviews with celebrities and experts.
Sep 22, 2022 · The Automat: Directed by Lisa Hurwitz. With Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas. Documentary centers on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery.
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- Lisa Hurwitz
- 2022-09-22
Jan 23, 2022 · THE AUTOMAT DOCUMENTARY FILM GET IT ON APPLE TV: https://apple.co/3NhL7WlGET IT ON KANOPY: https://www.kanopy.com/product/automatGET IT ON DVD: https://www.k...
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- THE AUTOMAT the movie
The Automat is a film that explores the history and legacy of Horn & Hardart, a restaurant chain that fed millions of people with food vending windows. Watch the trailer, read critics reviews, and see where to stream or rent the movie online.
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- Lisa Hurwitz
Mar 25, 2022 · The Automat was a popular and affordable dining option in New York and Philadelphia for much of the 20th century. This film explores its history, culture, and demise through interviews with celebrities, relatives, and experts.
Feb 18, 2022 · They all fondly recall eating at an Automat — that beloved institution of D.I.Y. dining that lasted from 1902 to 1991 in New York and Philadelphia. Lisa Hurwitz’s detailed documentary, “The ...
Feb 18, 2022 · The first Horn & Hardart restaurant opened in Philadelphia in 1888. Founders Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart got started with a small lunchroom featuring a single counter and 15 stools; one of their ...
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