The General

Through the inferno and chaos of the Civil War, Keaton weaves his comedy so expertly that the two great armies serve as mere straight men. Buster tries to enlist in the Confederate Army but is refused because he drives a train. His girlfriend believes him to be a coward. Union soldiers steal his locomotive and kidnap the girl. After several misadventures, and a hectic chase, Keaton wins both back. (Circulates)

Johnnie Gray (Keaton) is in Marietta, Georgia, when the Civil War breaks out. He is first in line to enlist in the Confederate Army, but is rejected because he is too valuable in his present job. Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) travels north on the W&ARR with The General pulling the train to see him but still wants nothing to do with Johnnie. Union spies led by Captain Anderson (Glen Cavender) use the opportunity to steal the train. Johnnie gives chase, first on foot, then by handcar and boneshaker bicycle, before reaching a