Description
“THE GENERAL” – SILENT FILM
BY AND WITH BUSTER KEATON
Accompanied by Lukas Grimm on the black organ
The General (original title The General) is a silent film comedy shot in 1926 by and with Buster Keaton.
Locomotive engineer Johnnie Gray takes on the pursuit of his locomotive General, kidnapped by Union spies.
With persistence and ingenuity, he manages to regain both his machine and the favor of his beloved girl Annabelle Lee. The work was created at the height of Keaton's fame and is considered one of the most expensive comedies of the silent film era. Copyright Photo: Andreas Blug
Highlights
- Silent film classic “The General” by Buster Keaton
- Live accompaniment by Lukas Grimm on the black organ
- Unique blend of comedy and music
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The event shows the silent film “The General” from 1926, accompanied by Lukas Grimm on the black organ. The film tells the story of locomotive engineer Johnnie Gray and his adventurous pursuit of a kidnapped locomotive.
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October 2026
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