First Monday Silent Film Series: The General (1926)
Greenfield Garden Cinema 361 Main St., GreenfieldCome listen to renowned silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis as he delights alongside silent film comedy genius Buster Keaton. chosen by popular demand at the end of last season, this is the film our audience most wanted to see. The General is a 1927 American silent film comedy from Buster Keaton. The film flopped when first released but is now regarded as the height of silent film comedy. The film is based on events from America's civil war. Screenings of this silent film will be illuminated with a live musical score performed by photoplay organist, Jay Warren. CAST: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom, Charles Henry Smith DIRECTOR: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton RUN TIME: 79 min