The General | Steam and Courage

Prepare for a cinematic adventure where sharp humor meets daring exploits.
In 1926, silent film icon Buster Keaton delivered a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras. The General is not just a slapstick comedy—it's a breathtaking visual tale packed with thrilling action and inventive storytelling, keeping audiences laughing and captivated from beginning to end.

🎬 Directors: Clyde Bruckman & Buster Keaton
✍️ Writers: Buster Keaton & Clyde Bruckman
(Based on William Pittenger’s memoir “The Great Locomotive Chase”)
⭐ Cast: Buster Keaton (as Johnnie Gray), Marion Mack (as Annabelle Lee)
🎞️ Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Action
🗣️ Language: Silent with English intertitles
🌍 Country: United States
📅 Release Date: December 31, 1926
🏞️ Filming Location: Oregon, USA – primarily around Cottage Grove

Synopsis:
Amid the chaos of the American Civil War, The General follows Johnnie Gray, a devoted train engineer who holds two great loves: his locomotive "The General" and his sweetheart, Annabelle Lee. When he's rejected from military service because of his railroad duties, Annabelle misjudges him as a coward. The story gains momentum when Union troops seize his train—with Annabelle on board. What ensues is a gripping chase as Johnnie calls on every bit of ingenuity to reclaim his beloved engine and save the woman he adores, ultimately proving his courage in the most extraordinary way.

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