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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Actors


Buster Keaton
Marion Mack
Glen Cavender
Jim Farley
Frederick Vroom

User Reviews

william wyler
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
joseph losey
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
james v kern
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
george sherman
I found it difficult to stay invested.
steve sekely
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
norman z mcleod
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
norman thomson
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
jean negulesco
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
jacques tourneur
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
reginald le borg
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
ewing scott
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
jim markovic
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
john o'connor
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
eddie nicart
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
michael curtiz
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
freddie francis
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
george templeton
Excellent performances all around.
howard hughes
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
john ainsworth
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
busby berkeley
One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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