No Longer Available in VHS Considered by most experts to be one of the funniest comedies ever made, this film is based on a true story about the daring Civil War raid led by General Anderson, a Northern spy who penetrated Southern lines to steal a locomotive and destroy communications. The original film ran for 8 reels, 7 of which were devoted to the locomotive chase. The movie is the story of two locomotives, The Texas and The General. Two 4-4-0s were completely restored in 1927 for this film. No movie chase to date has ever been sustained so long, so successfully, or with such expert intermingling of genuine thrills. This movie classic, which is considered to be a masterpiece of screen achievement, is also considered to be one of Buster Keaton's finest films ever. Starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Frank Barnes, Jim Farley, Charles Smith, Glen Cavender, Frank Hagney, and Joe Keaton. Directed by Buster Keaton. THE GENERAL Wins High Marks in AFI's 100 Funniest Movies Poll! 1,500 leaders of the American movie community cast their votes in early 2000 for their all-time favorite comedies, and gaining the #18 spot was Buster Keaton's classic silent film, The General. The American Film Institute's 100 YEARS, 100 LAUGHS contest began with 500 nominations. The resulting list--THE 100 FUNNIEST MOVIES--included films released from 1924 to 1998. The General, released in 1927, not only made the final cut, it came out in the top 20, with good reason. This timeless movie contains what are considered by many to be the funniest, most hair-raising, and most dangerous railroad scenes of all time. It belongs in every railfan's collection! 74 Minutes Black & White Silent Film Packaged in Colorful Cardboard Slipcase Closed captioned for hearing impaired viewers Produced in 1927 |
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