The General 1926
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The General 1926
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The train crash in Buster Keaton’s The General (1926) wasn’t just an insane stunt - it was the most expensive shot of the silent film era A real steam locomotive was used and intentionally crashed on a burning bridge into a river below. The scene cost an estimated $42,000 at the time (equivalent to around $600,000 in today’s dollars). The production also built the bridge specifically for the crash, which was destroyed in the process. Credit - cineatomy Follow (us) @scigeniushub to know how thing
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The train crash in Buster Keaton’s The General (1926) wasn’t just an insane stunt - it was the most expensive shot of the silent film era A real steam locomotive was used and intentionally crashed on a burning bridge into a river below. The scene cost an estimated $42,000 at the time (equivalent to around $600,000 in today’s dollars). The production also built the bridge specifically for the crash, which was destroyed in the process. Credit - cineatomy Follow (us) @scigeniushub to know how thing
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The train scene from Buster Keaton's "The General" is the most expensive scene in silent film history | The Vintage News
The train scene from Buster Keaton's "The General" is the most expensive scene in silent film history | The Vintage News
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Watch #BusterKeaton's efforts to save the train in this amazing scene from the movie ''The General (1926)''. :o :o Enjoy more classic #comedy videos at - https://goo.gl/BvJMkY | HauteBook
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Watch #BusterKeaton's efforts to save the train in this amazing scene from the movie ''The General (1926)''. :o :o Enjoy more classic #comedy videos at - https://goo.gl/BvJMkY | HauteBook
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In The General (1926), Buster Keaton performed a now-iconic, dangerous, and perfectly timed stunt for real, where he cleared heavy debris from the tracks while riding on the front of a moving train. This incredible sequence, executed without special effects or trick photography, showcases Keaton's daring and is a celebrated example of practical filmmaking in the silent era. | History In Pictures
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In The General (1926), Buster Keaton performed a now-iconic, dangerous, and perfectly timed stunt for real, where he cleared heavy debris from the tracks while riding on the front of a moving train. This incredible sequence, executed without special effects or trick photography, showcases Keaton's daring and is a celebrated example of practical filmmaking in the silent era. | History In Pictures
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He crashed a real train… for one scene — and they got it in a single take ❤️ This wasn't CGI. No rewinds. No do-overs. Just one of the boldest, most dangerous stunts in film history. In 1926, silent film legend Buster Keaton orchestrated a train crash in The General—risking it all for cinematic magic that still leaves us speechless. ✅ A real steam locomotive was used—no props, no tricks ✅ The production built and then destroyed a full wooden bridge ✅ The train crashed into a river as part of the
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He crashed a real train… for one scene — and they got it in a single take ❤️ This wasn't CGI. No rewinds. No do-overs. Just one of the boldest, most dangerous stunts in film history. In 1926, silent film legend Buster Keaton orchestrated a train crash in The General—risking it all for cinematic magic that still leaves us speechless. ✅ A real steam locomotive was used—no props, no tricks ✅ The production built and then destroyed a full wooden bridge ✅ The train crashed into a river as part of the
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The General (1926) HD with Score
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Clip.Central Tv on Instagram: "🚂.. This scene comes from The General (1926), where Buster Keaton performs the stunt for real, with a full-sized steam locomotive moving toward him. At the time, there were no visual effects, no stunt doubles, and no safety harnesses. Keaton personally timed the train’s speed and distance, clearing debris off the tracks while the engine approached — a misstep would’ve been fatal. Silent-era filmmaking relied on real physics, real danger, and absolute precision. Th
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Maddy Kumar X The God Particle on Instagram: "That legendary train crash from Buster Keaton's 1926 silent film The General was a real, massive practical effect filmed in a single, breathtaking take. Here is the story behind the most expensive scene in silent film history. 🎬 The Spectacle in a Single Take The climactic scene where a locomotive crashes through a burning bridge into a river was achieved with no miniatures and no special effects—just meticulous planning and raw courage. · 💰 The St
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Revived History on Instagram: "A real stunt in the 1926 film, The General This stunt, which cost 42,000 US dollars is equivalent to over 600,000 in today's value, as the train in a later scene is derailed off of a bridge. It's considered to be one of the most expensive movie scenes of all time."
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