Name this silent comedy of 1926 starring Buster Keaton that's based on a real-life Civil War event known as the Great Locomotive Chase.

Keaton, who also co-directed the film, once said, "I was more proud of that picture than any I ever made. Because I took an actual happening out of the...history books, and I told the story in detail too." Unfortunately, critics didn't share his enthusiasm. During his lifetime, at least. As with many early films, The General has been reassessed over time and is now elevated to the pantheon of cinematic greats.

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