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Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr.

Action · Comedy · Mystery · 1924

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

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Sherlock Jr.

“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”

1924 Action · Comedy · Mystery 45m

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8.0 / 10

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

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Buster Keaton

Written by

Clyde Bruckman · Jean C. Havez · Joseph A. Mitchell

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

Kathryn McGuire

Kathryn McGuire

The Girl

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen

Erwin Connelly

Erwin Connelly

The Hired Man / The Butler

Ward Crane

Ward Crane

The Local Sheik / The Villain

Doris Deane

Doris Deane

Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)

C

Christine Francis

Candy Store Girl (uncredited)

Court is in session

Put Sherlock Jr. on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.