Billy Crystal on Buster Keaton and THE GENERAL
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In this clip from the AFI Archive, Billy Crystal talks about the silent film classic THE GENERAL. From co-director, co-writer and star Buster Keaton – named by AFI among the greatest American screen legends – THE GENERAL (1926) is a landmark comedy recognized by the American Film Institute not only among the greatest comedies of all time, but also among the most excellent examples of the art form itself. ►Subscribe to AFI on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SubscribeAFI ►Follow AFI: https://instagram.com/AmericanFilmInstitute https://www.tiktok.com/@americanfilminstitute https://www.facebook.com/AmericanFilmInstitute https://twitter.com/AmericanFilm ►Sign up for AFI Newsletters: https://www.afi.com/sign-up/?method=signups #movies #afi #film #americanfilminstitute
The General
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