Welcome! If you are not familiar with this wonderful movie, it’s time for your crash course in silent film! Click on the appropriate section in the “Table of Contents” below to read about the making and release of The General.
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Table of Contents:
A Brief Overview of Buster KeatonThe Original Story of The General
The Filming of The General
The Release of The General
Accolades for The General
Trivia Related to The General
Quotations About The General
The General in 3D (No, that's not a typo.)
Sources and Links
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