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1924 • 45min • Passed • Mystery, Action, Comedy

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.

IMDb 8.2

RT 93%

Director

Buster Keaton

Writers

Clyde Bruckman

Jean C. Havez

Joseph A. Mitchell

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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)

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