THE GENERAL

Special Features: 100th Anniversary | Live musical accompaniment by the Anvil Orchestra

When the Civil War breaks out, railroad engineer Johnnie Gray (Buster Keaton) tries to join the Confederate army to make his fiancée (Marion Mack) proud. Deeming his profession a valuable Southern asset, the army rejects him for service as a soldier — and so his fiancée rejects him as well. But after Union spies steal his beloved locomotive (and his girl along with it), Johnnie springs into daring action. Keaton’s deadpan drollery, pitch-perfect comedic timing and incredible physical talent and bravery make this one of the greatest silent-era comedies. DIR/SCR Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman; PROD Joseph M. Schenck. U.S., 1926, b&w, 79 min. Silent with English intertitles. NOT RATED

Run Time: 79 Minutes

Opening Date: Saturday, November 07, 2026

Genre: Silent comedy

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