The General (1926)
107 min - Action | Adventure | Comedy - 24 February 1927 (France)When Union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single-handedly and straight through enemy lines.
Directors: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Writers: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman, 5 more credits »
Stars: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender | See full cast and crew »
Storyline
Johnnie loves his train ("The General") and Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War begins he is turned down for service because he's more valuable as an engineer. Annabelle thinks it's because he's a coward. Union spies capture The General with Annabelle on board. Johnnie must rescue both his loves. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
