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Sherlock Jr. (1924)

Poster for Sherlock Jr.

Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Buster Keaton
  • Profile picture of Buster Keaton
    Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr. Buster Keaton
  • Profile picture of Kathryn McGuire
    Girl Kathryn McGuire
  • Profile picture of Joe Keaton
    Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen Joe Keaton
  • Profile picture of Erwin Connelly
    Hired Man / Butler Erwin Connelly
  • Profile picture of Ward Crane
    Sheik / Villain Ward Crane
  • Profile picture of Doris Deane
    Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited) Doris Deane
  • Profile picture of George Davis
    Conspirator (uncredited) George Davis
  • Profile picture of Kewpie Morgan
    Conspirator (uncredited) Kewpie Morgan

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Keywords

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