Clyde Bruckman; Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was an American actor, comedian and filmmaker of the silent era, famed for his deadpan expression and physical comedy. Clyde Bruckman was an American comedy writer and director active in the same period.

From the review: The General (here titled Come vinsi la guerra) was a high-budget Keaton production whose initial critical reception was poor, in part due to projection-speed issues; it was later re-evaluated and was added to the National Film Registry in 1989. The review discusses production episodes (Oregon shoots, bridge demolition), Keaton's directorial ambition and the film's mix of comedy and epic scope. The review also references other Keaton films (Steamboat Bill, Jr.; The Cameraman) and cautions about shortened or colorized editions.

A close reading of Come vinsi la guerra (The General) that traces its troubled initial reception, production anecdotes (bridge explosion, projection-speed problems) and later canonical re-evaluation. The review emphasizes Keaton's ambition, visual composition and the film's blend of comedy and epic scope.

For:Fans of silent cinema, classic film enthusiasts, and students of film history