The General (1926 film)

thumb The General is a 1926 film in which, after being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines. Directed by Clyde Bruckman. Written by Al Boasberg. The tale of a lad, a lass and a locomotive.  (taglines) Johnnie Gray [to the recruiter who rejects him] If you lose this war don't blame me. Dialogue Annabelle's brother: Fort Sumter has been fired upon. Mr. Lee: Then the war is here. Annabelle's brother: Yes, dad, and I'm going to be one of the first to enlist. Annabelle Lee: Did Johnnie enlist? Annabelle's brother: He didn't even get in line. Mr. Lee: He's a disgrace to the South. Annabelle Lee: Why didn't you enlist? Johnnie Gray: They wouldn't take me. Annabelle Lee Please don't lie I don't want you to speak to me again until you are in uniform. Johnnie Gray: We had better stay here until daybreak to see where we are. Annabelle Lee: It was so brave of you to risk your life, coming into the enemy's country, just to save me. Recruiter: [after Johnnie has brought back The General]'' Occupation? Johnnie Gray: Soldier! Taglines The tale of a lad, a lass and a locomotive. Love, Locomotives and Laughs Buster drives "The General" to trainload of laughter. The laugh hit spectacular of the year. Cast Buster Keaton — Johnnie Gray Marion Mack — Annabelle Lee Glen Cavender — Union Captain Anderson Jim Farley — General Thatcher Frederick Vroom — a Confederate general Charles Smith — Annabelle's father Frank Barnes — Annabelle's brother Joe Keaton — a Union general Mike Donlin — a Union general Tom Nawn — a Union general External links The General (1926 film) The General (1926 film)) The General The General The General (film) The General (film) 0017925 The General 19340 The General at Filmsite.org Category:American comedy films Category:Silent films Category:United States National Film Registry films Category:Films set on trains Category:American Civil War films Category:1926 American films Category:American chase films Category:Films set in Georgia (state) Category:Films set in Tennessee Category:Military comedy films