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

george templeton
Excellent performances all around.
bernard carr
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
jean negulesco
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
koji shima
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
john o'connor
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
charles guggenheim
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
henry koster
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
walter shumway
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
steve sekely
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
richard thorpe
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
ray kellogg
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
edwin h knopf
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
michael caffey
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
orson welles
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
ray taylor
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
hal walker
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
antonio leonviola
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
gianfranco baldanello
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
freddie francis
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
joseph santley
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.

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