---
title: "The General"
year: 1926
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-general-1926"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 961
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The General (1926) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-general-1926

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The General is a film first released in 1926. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, War. Produced and broadcast by Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "During the Civil War, an engineer must rescue his stolen locomotive and his lady love."

### Why Watch
- stars buster keaton
- civil war setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- not rated by the provided sources for modern sensitivities
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines elements of comedy, war, and romance during the American Civil War.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, war, romance, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
- **Networks / Studios**: Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Buster Keaton Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Buster Keaton** as *Johnnie Gray*
- **Marion Mack** as *Annabelle Lee*
- **Glen Cavender** as *Captain Anderson*
- **Jim Farley** as *General Thatcher*
- **Frederick Vroom** as *A Southern General*
- **Frank Barnes** as *Annabelle's Brother*
- **Charles Henry Smith** as *Annabelle's Father*
- **Joe Keaton** as *Union General*
- **Mike Donlin** as *Union General*
- **Tom Nawn** as *Union General*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The General released?
The film was released on 12/25/1926 in the US.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Buster Keaton, who also co-directed it.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the movie?
The film is categorized as comedy, war, and romance.

### Q: What is the story adapted from?
The story was adapted from the 1889 memoir The Great Locomotive Chase by William Pittenger.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The General — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/961)
- [The General (1926 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_General_(1926_film))
- [The General 1927 Movie Trailer - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBWdhiOUyEw)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*