28 trivia, guesses & fun facts — synced to The General
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Q1. How much did The General's bridge collapse shot cost in 1926? Medium · 200 pts
$42,000
At $42,000 ($750K today), it was silent film's most expensive single shot!
Q2. How long did Buster Keaton train to operate steam locomotives for 'The General'? Medium · 200 pts
3 months
Keaton spent 3 months learning real steam engine operation for authenticity!
Q3. How many major film roles did Marion Mack have before retiring at age 25? Medium · 200 pts
2
Marion Mack only had 2 major roles before retiring - The General was her last!
Q4. Why did the Confederate army actually reject Johnnie Gray's enlistment? Medium · 200 pts
More valuable as engineer
The South needed skilled railroad engineers more than soldiers!
Q5. On what exact date did the real Great Locomotive Chase take place? Medium · 200 pts
April 12 1862
The daring raid occurred on April 12, 1862 - exactly one year after Fort Sumter!
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"Lovers of slapstick, this one's for you!" A train engineer gets unwittingly embroiled in the Civil War when Union spies steal his locomotive, with his lady love aboard.
Buster Keaton's classic silent comedy blends daring stunts with clever physical humor. Test your knowledge of this hilarious romp with our scene-synced trivia game!
Starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley
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