Sherlock Jr.
1924, English. Directed by Buster Keaton.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Buster KeatonDirector
- Buster KeatonProjectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
- Kathryn McGuireThe Girl
- Joe KeatonThe Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Erwin ConnellyThe Hired Man / The Butler
- Ward CraneThe Local Sheik / The Villain
- Doris DeaneGirl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
- Christine FrancisCandy Store Girl (uncredited)
- George DavisConspirator (uncredited)
- Kewpie MorganConspirator (uncredited)
- Steve MurphyConspirator (uncredited)
- John PatrickConspirator (uncredited)
- Betsy Ann HisleLittle Girl (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1924
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
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Sherlock Jr.: quick answers
Is Sherlock Jr. worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sherlock Jr.?
Sherlock Jr. runs 45 minutes (0h 45m).
Does Sherlock Jr. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sherlock Jr.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Sherlock Jr. suitable for kids?
Sherlock Jr. is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Sherlock Jr.?
If you liked Sherlock Jr., try Nothing to Lose, Who's Harry Crumb?, Wild Hogs.
Who directed Sherlock Jr.?
Sherlock Jr. (1924) was directed by Buster Keaton and stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton.