The General

(1926)Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton79 minAction, Adventure, Comedy, War, Romance, Drama
Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.

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.

Buster Keatonas Johnnie Gray
Marion Mackas Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavenderas Captain Anderson
Jim Farleyas General Thatcher
Frederick Vroomas A Southern General
FBFrank Barnesas Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smithas Annabelle's Father
Joe Keatonas Union General
Mike Donlinas Union General
Tom Nawnas Union General
Henry Bairdas Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Bricheras Soldier (uncredited)
Jimmy Bryantas Raider (uncredited)
Sergeant Bukowskias Officer (uncredited)
C.C. Crusonas Officer (uncredited)
Jack Dempsteras Raider (uncredited)
Keith Fennellas Soldier (uncredited)
Budd Fineas Raider (uncredited)
EFEddie Fosteras Union Railroad Fireman (uncredited)
Ronald Gilstrapas Union Soldier (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Confederate Recruiter (uncredited)
Ray Hanfordas Raider (uncredited)
Jack Hanlonas Bit Part (uncredited)
Al Hansonas Raider (uncredited)