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

jim markovic
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
harry o hoyt
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
james v kern
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
victor sjostrom
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
samuel fuller
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
henry king
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
john o'connor
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
raul artigot
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
harry winer
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
john ainsworth
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
lynn shores
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
burgess meredith
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
jacques tourneur
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
bert i gordon
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
alan gibson
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
freddie francis
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
rupert julian
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
koji shima
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
ralph murphy
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
ray kellogg
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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