The General (1926)
During America’s Civil War Union spies steal engineer Johnnie Gray's beloved locomotive The General - his lady love, Annabelle Lee, aboard an attached boxcar - and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle. Released throughout most of the world in 1927, this Silent comedy-action film flopped when originally released, but now is regarded as one of the great American motion pictures. The story is based on actual historic events.
4 Kinolab Clips
Buster and His Girl
Finally back on his train The General, Johnnie Gray (Buster Keaton) and his fiancé Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) are chased by a pair of Union trains.
Duration: 00:07:48
Timestamp: 00:48:50
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Big Plans
Johnnie (Buster Keaton) and Annabelle (Marion Mack) set fire to the Rock River Bridge and make their way to friendly lines.
Duration: 00:05:14
Timestamp: 01:01:34
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Burning Bridge
The Union Texas attempts to drive over the burning Rock River Bridge.
Duration: 00:01:27
Timestamp: 01:07:38
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Finally in Uniform
As a reward for his bravery, Johnnie (Buster Keaton) finally gets to join the Confederate Army as a lieutenant.
Duration: 00:03:00
Timestamp: 01:15:00
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza