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The General (1926)
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During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.
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Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyRising and charged
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited foremotion-led romance and relationship drama
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Emotion drives the hookRelationships stay centralLess about blunt escalation
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The General is a 1926 film in the Action / Adventure category from United States. Directed by Clyde Bruckman. Starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack. Runtime: about 79 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: Action / Adventure, Released in 1926, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 79 minutes, Starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack.
Runtime
79 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Buster Keaton
Johnnie Gray
Marion Mack
Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender
Captain Anderson
Jim Farley
General Thatcher
Frederick Vroom
A Southern General
Frank Barnes
Annabelle's Brother
Charles Henry Smith
Annabelle's Father
Joe Keaton
Union General
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Mike Donlin
Union General
Tom Nawn
Union General
Henry Baird
Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Bricher
Soldier (uncredited)
Jimmy Bryant
Raider (uncredited)
Sergeant Bukowski
Officer (uncredited)
Director: Clyde Bruckman
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1What is movie The General (1926)?
It is a movie released in 1926 within the Action, Adventure, Comedy, War, Romance, Drama category.
2What is the story of The General?
The General (1926) is a movie in the Action, Adventure, Comedy, War, Romance, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The General online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies.
4What is the rating of The General?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,406 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The General?
Its runtime is about 79 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The General best suited for?
An emotion-led watch centered on relationships, inner conflict, and moments that land best when you are in the mood for feeling the story.
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