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The General
The General is a 1926 American silent comedy film released by United Artists. It was inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, a true story of an event that occurred during the American Civil War. The story was adapted from the 1889 memoir The Great Locomotive Chase by William Pittenger. The film stars Buster Keaton, who also co-directed it along with Clyde Bruckman.
Peak Community Rank
#4
Avg Position
#6
2 Lists
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring The General
#4
Contender: The General (1926)
#8
Contender: The General (1926)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #4 in Top 10 Best Comedy Films of All Time
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should The General rank higher than #4 in Comedy Films of All Time?
Ranked #4 on "Top 10 Best Comedy Films of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #4 on some lists — but only #8 here. Fans are divided.
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What is The General's highest community ranking?⌄
The General is ranked #4 on "Top 10 Best Comedy Films of All Time" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The General?⌄
The General appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM.
Is The General a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The General varies widely. It ranks as high as #4 on some lists and as low as #8 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
