The General(1926)
“Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.”
Overview
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
Studio
Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Budget
$750K
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Buster Keaton
as Johnnie Gray
Marion Mack
as Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender
as Captain Anderson
Jim Farley
as General Thatcher
Frederick Vroom
as A Southern General
Frank Barnes
as Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smith
as Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton
as Union General
Mike Donlin
as Union General
Tom Nawn
as Union General
Henry Baird
as Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Bricher
as Soldier (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1926
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$750K
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Joseph M. Schenck Productions • Buster Keaton Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The General?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The General (1926).
What is The General about?▼
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.
Who directed The General?▼
The General was directed by Clyde Bruckman and released in 1926. It is a action, adventure, comedy, war, romance, drama film.
How long is The General?▼
The General has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in The General?▼
The cast of The General includes Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, Marion Mack as Annabelle Lee, Glen Cavender as Captain Anderson, Jim Farley as General Thatcher, Frederick Vroom as A Southern General and more.
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