After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines..


Does Buster Keaton's 'The General' still deserve a spot on your watchlist in the 21st century? Short answer: absolutely, but with crucial caveats.This film is an essential experien...
Archivist John
Analysis & IMDb Ratings


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Clyde Bruckman

Robert N. Bradbury
Knowledge Base
Community
Community
Log in to comment.
Loading comments…
Paul Gerard Smith, William Pittenger, Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton, Al Boasberg, Charles Henry Smith
United States
War, Adventure, Drama

behind_the_scenes

publicity

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

publicity

behind_the_scenes

1925 · IMDb —


Further Reading
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Clyde Bruckman
Also from Dbcult Archive
The General Review: Is Buster Keaton's Silent Masterpiece Still a Must-Watch Today?