Silent Film Series: The General (1926)
9月6日 午後2時
One of Buster Keaton’s best efforts, The General has been called “the last great comedy of the silent screen.” It’s a Civil War story, with Keaton as a Confederate train engineer in search of his train. A frantic chase involves Keaton on the trail of Union soldiers, who in turn chase him. The plot is based on a true incident. 1h 19m (not rated)
With live organ accompaniment by Rick Parks on the Mighty Wurlitzer.
