Sherlock Jr.
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Sherlock Jr. (1924)

17/04/1924
Action, Comedy, Mystery
45m

Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!

Overview

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

  • Buster KeatonDirector
  • Clyde BruckmanScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • pickpocket
  • amateur detective
  • slapstick comedy
  • jungle
  • black and white
  • motorcycle
  • false accusations
  • silent film
  • projectionist
  • booby trap
  • handkerchief
  • magnifying glass
  • railyard
  • banana peel
  • pearls

Top Billed Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

Kathryn McGuire

Kathryn McGuire

Girl

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen

Erwin Connelly

Erwin Connelly

Hired Man / Butler

Ward Crane

Ward Crane

Sheik / Villain

Doris Deane

Doris Deane

Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)

Christine Francis

Candy Store Girl (uncredited)

George Davis

George Davis

Conspirator (uncredited)

Kewpie Morgan

Kewpie Morgan

Conspirator (uncredited)

Steve Murphy

Steve Murphy

Conspirator (uncredited)

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