The General (complete & clearer) (1926)

1926 · Silent film · 78 min

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The General is a 1926 American silent comedy film released by United Artists inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, which happened in 1862. Buster Keaton starred in the film and co-directed it with Clyde Bruckman. It was adapted by Al Boasberg, Bruckman, Keaton, Charles Henry Smith (uncredited) and Paul Girard Smith (uncredited) from the memoir The Great Locomotive Chase by William Pittenger. However, because of its huge budget ($750,000 supplied by Metro chief Joseph Schenck) and poor box…

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78 minutes

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