The General (complete & clearer) (1926)

Inside History on Instagram: "Buster Keaton carried out one of his most nerve-racking stunts by standing directly in front of a moving train and calmly clearing debris from the tracks. In The General (1926), the locomotive barrels toward him as he casually tosses railroad ties and other obstacles aside at the very last second. There were no special effects, no trick photography, and no safety nets. A single slip or mistimed move could have been fatal. The scene perfectly showcases Keaton’s geniu