The General

Duration: 50

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Blackhawk Films in association with Killiam Shows Inc. presents ; directed by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: silent and sound

Credits: Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966.; Bruckman, Clyde, 1894-1955.; Mack, Marion, 1902-1989.; Smith, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1865-1942.; Allen, Richard, 1875?-1940.; Cavender, Glen, 1883-1962.; Farley, J. L. (James L.), 1882-1947.; Blackhawk Films.; Killiam Shows, inc.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Buster Keaton, Mariion Mack, Charles Smith, Frank Baines [Richard Allen], Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frank Hagney, Joe Keaton.; Although this film is a comedy, the battle scenes have the scope and realism of Matthew Brady's photographs of the Civil War brought to life. Through all the inferno and chaos of the Civil War, Buster Keaton weaves his nonsense so expertly that the two great armies serve as mere straight men. Considered the "classic" Keaton film.; PFA 1616-01-11818. D0004; "Paul Killiam's 'Hour of Silents' abridged adaptation" with added narration, music, and sound effects.; PFA 1616-01-11818. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2004/5/ 4 good; light scratches CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: April 7, 2006 same. CONDITION NOTE: Last viewed (small booth): 2010/10/18; Print is in pretty good shape; "hokey" voiceover narration and added sound effects

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE