"The General" is a silent film released in 1926, directed by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman. The film tells the
story of Johnnie Gray, a Confederate engineer during the American Civil War, who is rejected from serving in the
military and must instead use his train, "The General," to rescue his love interest, Annabelle Lee, and thwart
Union spies. The film is widely considered a masterpiece of silent cinema, known for its intricate stunts and
clever comedic timing. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library
of Congress in 1989.