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Buster Keaton's best.
The 1920s was the era for old black and white movie comedies. This era was ruled by three factions: Charlie Chaplin, The Marx Brothers and Buster Keaton. The General is a very short (75-minute) but classic silent film from Keaton.
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I had the fortune to see this one in a cinema with a live piano (MIND BLOWING) just like the old times.. I laughed a lot.. everybody did...
amazing.. just.. amazing :)
A classic
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My Favorite Films of the 1920s (10 movies items)" "If you lose this war don't blame me." Directed by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman Written by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman Music by Cinematography by Bert Haines and Devereaux Jennings Editing by Buster Keaton and Sherman Kell"
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Directed by Buster Keaton (10 movies items)" "If you lose this war don't blame me." Written by Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman Music by Cinematography by Bert Haines and Devereaux Jennings Editing by Buster Keaton and Sherman Kell"
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DVDecember 2021 (38 movies items)"First viewing - Dec. 23rd As a comedy, this didn't work so well for me. I chuckled 2 or 3 times total, which either means it's not funny or the humor didn't work for me. Thus far I'd still call Chaplin the king of silent-era comedy. As a historical account, however, it works pretty well. The events recreated throughout are mostly believable thanks to the attention to detail & use of real trains. Despite being told from a pro-Confederate viewpoint, the story held my attention & the characters w"
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1001 Movies ... my own version (1920's) (82 movies items)" Notes: Even though I'm a huge fan of Charles Chaplin, having seen all his full length directing efforts and many of his shorts, I must admit that I'm pretty much ignorant concerning Buster Keaton. As a matter of fact, before watching this flick, I had never seen any of his movies! I know, shame on me... As you can imagine, I had some huge expectations before watching the damned thing and, to be honest, I have to admit that I was actually a little bit disappointed. I mean, it was pretty good an"
1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)" Notes: Even though I'm a huge fan of Charles Chaplin, having seen all his full length directing efforts and many of his shorts, I must admit that I'm pretty much ignorant concerning Buster Keaton. As a matter of fact, before watching this flick, I had never seen any of his movies! I know, shame on me... As you can imagine, I had some huge expectations before watching the damned thing and, to be honest, I have to admit that I was actually a little bit disappointed. I mean, it was pretty good an"
