#121 The General (1926)

This movie is one I tried to watch with +Nancy Blackman, but I fell asleep. I then tried to watch it again, and I had to stop it to fall asleep. I guess I know what to do to fall asleep. This was the second non-Charlie Chaplin silent film. I now know I just don't like Charlie Chaplin. #243 Nosferatu (1922) at least had a decent story. This movie is more like Chaplin films in the sense that it relies on physical comedy. At least this film was different from Chaplin by not having the same character become rich again. This movie at least had somewhat of a story. I can't say that it was my favorite because I really don't like silent films.
This film takes place during the Civil War. I thought it was kind of odd that the South was the "hero." I guess they had to because it was loosely based on the Great Locomotive Chase. Considering this wasn't too far after D. W. Griffin's The Birth of a Nation and Plessy v Ferguson, I do question what the country's opinion of the South. By the way, isn't The Birth of a Nation supposed to be one of the most groundbreaking films of all time? Why isn't it on the list? I chalk it up to people not liking movies they didn't grow up with and its overtly racist story.

"If you lose this war, don't blame me." -Jonnie

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