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Sherlock Jr.

NR192445mBuster Keaton
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 87%

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"Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!"

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.

ActionComedyMystery
PickpocketAmateur DetectiveSlapstick ComedyJungleBlack And WhiteMotorcycleFalse AccusationsSilent FilmProjectionistBooby Trap

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What is Sherlock Jr. (1924) about?

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.

Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?

Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton (Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.), Kathryn McGuire (The Girl), Joe Keaton (The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen), Erwin Connelly (The Hired Man / The Butler), Ward Crane (The Local Sheik / The Villain). The film was directed by Buster Keaton.

How long is Sherlock Jr.?

Sherlock Jr. has a runtime of 45 min and premiered in 1924. It is rated NR.

Is Sherlock Jr. worth watching?

Sherlock Jr. holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Action, Comedy, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Sherlock Jr.?

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