Very Retro Movie Adventures: The General (1926 or 1927)

This movie is nearly a century old, and it’s still engaging. It’s full of incredible stunts that would never be attempted today. Keaton’s expressions tell more than most actors can do with words. A great film… except for the whole “hooray for the Confederacy” thing. If you can manage to turn off the part of your brain that knows he’s fighting in favor of slavery, it’s a great ride.

As for the unclear date: most places say it was released in December of 1926, but a lot (including Amazon, where I watched it) say 1927. Release dates weren’t as locked in then, so that’s not surprising.