173K views · 1.3K reactions | The most expensive single shot in silent film history was the real train crash sequence in Buster Keaton's 1926 film The General, which cost $42,000 at the time. This iconic practical effect involved running a full-sized locomotive off a collapsing, purpose-built bridge into a river. | History In Pictures | Facebook
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No surprise the single most expensive shot in silent film history involves a steam locomotive. If anyone of y’all haven’t seen The General, it’s quite a great film. Buster Keaton done very well recreating scenes from the Civil War, even right down to the steam locomotives and trains that were used throughout the film. If you like comedy or historical accuracy or just silent films in general (no pun intended), this film is for you. Go check it out when y’all get a chance! P.S: Sorry this video is
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