Sherlock Jr. (1924)
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.
Director: Buster Keaton
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: April 17, 1924
Cast
- Buster Keaton - Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
- Kathryn McGuire - Girl
- Joe Keaton - Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Erwin Connelly - Hired Man / Butler
- Ward Crane - Sheik / Villain
- Doris Deane - Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
- Christine Francis - Candy Store Girl (uncredited)
- George Davis - Conspirator (uncredited)
- Kewpie Morgan - Conspirator (uncredited)
- Steve Murphy - Conspirator (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Clyde Bruckman (Screenplay)
- Jean C. Havez (Story)
- Joseph A. Mitchell (Story)
Cinematography: Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley
Editing: Buster Keaton
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
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
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sherlock Jr. 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 directed Sherlock Jr.?
- Sherlock Jr. was directed by Buster Keaton.
- Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?
- Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane, Doris Deane.
- How long is Sherlock Jr.?
- Sherlock Jr. has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Sherlock Jr.?
- Sherlock Jr. is a Action, Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was Sherlock Jr. produced?
- Sherlock Jr. was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sherlock Jr.?
- The themes of Sherlock Jr. include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.