1926 · 79 min · NR

The General

Name: The General
Genre: Comedy, War, Romance
Released: 1926
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom

Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton · Comedy, War, Romance

The General (1926) is a Comedy film, directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton set in Georgia during the 1800s. It runs 79 minutes and is rated NR.

A espionage, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Cinematography

Bert HainesDevereaux Jennings

Cast

Buster KeatonMarion MackGlen CavenderJim FarleyFrederick VroomFrank BarnesCharles Henry SmithJoe Keaton

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Georgia

Setting

Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Espionage

Themes

Love & Longing

Tone

ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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Premise & themes

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