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The General 1926

“Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter.”

★ 7.9/10 NR ActionAdventureComedyWarRomanceDrama Released
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Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton

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What is The General?

The General is a film first released in 1926. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, War.

Type
Film
Year
1926
Status
Released
Runtime
79 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 1926
Studios
Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, War
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The General is a film first released in 1926. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, War. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Cast

Buster Keaton Johnnie Gray
Marion Mack Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender Captain Anderson
Jim Farley General Thatcher
Frederick Vroom A Southern General
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Frank Barnes Annabelle's Brother
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Charles Henry Smith Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton Union General
Mike Donlin Union General
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Tom Nawn Union General
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Henry Baird Soldier (uncredited)
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Joe Bricher Soldier (uncredited)