Directors: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack
Silent movie taking place during the civil war. Keaton's character is the conductor of a train he loves named "The General." When war breaks out, he desperately wants to enlist, mainly to impress his lady Annabelle and her family, but is told he cannot because of his occupation. When "The General" is taken by enemies with Annbelle aboard, he embarks on his own rescue mission. Keaton's timing is perfect, and the movie is genuinely funny! And I have to admit that I kinda got goosebumps at the end when - spoiler alert- he saves the day and earns his uniform. This movie is a perfect example of how acting and music can make a movie great even without words.
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