The General (1926)

Description: Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter. During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.
Director: Clyde Bruckman
Producer: clyde bruckman
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Very Positive (base on 103 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:53:47
Genre: Action Adventure Comedy War Romance
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Buster Keaton
Marion Mack
Glen Cavender
Jim Farley
Frederick Vroom

User Reviews

george cukor
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
leopold lindtberg
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
robert g vignola
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
joseph santley
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
ubaldo ragona
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
connie rasinski
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
ray kellogg
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
walter lang
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
bert i gordon
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
james cruze
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
alan james
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
riccardo freda
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
edwin h knopf
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
w merle connell
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
william wyler
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
richard whorf
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
george templeton
Excellent performances all around.
kinji fukasaku
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
antonio leonviola
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
gianfranco baldanello
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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