Capitol at 100: The General

One of the most revered comedies of the silent era, THE GENERAL finds hapless Southern railroad engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) facing off against Union soldiers during the American Civil War. When Johnny’s fiancée, Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack), is accidentally taken away while on a train stolen by Northern forces, Gray pursues the soldiers, using various modes of transportation in comic action scenes that highlight Keaton’s boundless wit and dexterity.

(an orchestral recording of the score will play with the film)

The General is screening as part of our Capitol at 100 Centennial Celebration.

You may also like the following events from Capitol Theatre & Creamery:

• This Monday, 1st September, 12:00 pm, Baby-Friendly Matinees in Arlington
• This Saturday, 6th September, 07:30 pm, Capitol at 100: The Gold Rush in Arlington
• Next Monday, 8th September, 12:00 pm, Baby-Friendly Matinees in Arlington

Also check out other Entertainment events in Arlington.