Der General (1926)

Engine driver Johnnie Gray is despised by his bride Annabelle because she believes he did not enlist as a soldier in the American Civil War out of cowardice. When an enemy troop kidnaps his locomotive 'The General' along with Annabelle, Johnnie sets off in pursuit. Breathtaking chases, clever tricks, well-placed punchlines and the fine art of improvisation are the ingredients of this silent film classic. Franziska Hatz, Richie Winkler and Tino Klissenbauer, also known from projects such as Großmütterchen Hatz, Troi or bratfisch, accompany the comedic masterpiece with accordion, clarinet and saxophone. Great cinema with live music!