Sherlock Jr.(1924)
“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”
Overview
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
Studio
Metro Pictures Corporation
Cast
Buster Keaton
as Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
Kathryn McGuire
as The Girl
Joe Keaton
as The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
Erwin Connelly
as The Hired Man / The Butler
Ward Crane
as The Local Sheik / The Villain
Doris Deane
as Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
Christine Francis
as Candy Store Girl (uncredited)
George Davis
as Conspirator (uncredited)
Kewpie Morgan
as Conspirator (uncredited)
Steve Murphy
as Conspirator (uncredited)
John Patrick
as Conspirator (uncredited)
Betsy Ann Hisle
as Little Girl (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1924
Runtime
0h 45m
Language
No Language
Rating
8 / 10
Production Companies
Metro Pictures Corporation • Buster Keaton Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherlock Jr.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sherlock Jr. (1924).
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 and released in 1924. It is a action, comedy, mystery film.
How long is Sherlock Jr.?▼
Sherlock Jr. has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?▼
The cast of Sherlock Jr. includes Buster Keaton as Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr., Kathryn McGuire as The Girl, Joe Keaton as The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen, Erwin Connelly as The Hired Man / The Butler, Ward Crane as The Local Sheik / The Villain and more.
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