The Automat
The Automat

The Automat

7.0(18 votes)
2021
1h 19m
Documentary
History

The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.

Production

A Slice of Pie Productions

Cast

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

John W. Romas

John W. Romas

Self

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Self

Krystyna Romas

Krystyna Romas

Self

Alec Shuldiner

Alec Shuldiner

Self

Wilson Goode

Wilson Goode

Self

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Self

Howard Schultz

Howard Schultz

Self

Norris Horn

Norris Horn

Self

Steve Stollman

Steve Stollman

Self

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