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Sherlock Jr.
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Sherlock Jr.

1924-04-17 · 45 min · ★ 8.0

Action · Comedy · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Buster Keaton
Production companies
Metro Pictures Corporation, Buster Keaton Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Buster KeatonBuster KeatonProjectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
Kathryn McGuireKathryn McGuireThe Girl
Joe KeatonJoe KeatonThe Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
Erwin ConnellyErwin ConnellyThe Hired Man / The Butler
Ward CraneWard CraneThe Local Sheik / The Villain
Doris DeaneDoris DeaneGirl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
Christine FrancisCandy Store Girl (uncredited)
George DavisGeorge DavisConspirator (uncredited)
Kewpie MorganKewpie MorganConspirator (uncredited)
Steve MurphySteve MurphyConspirator (uncredited)
John PatrickJohn PatrickConspirator (uncredited)
Betsy Ann HisleBetsy Ann HisleLittle Girl (uncredited)
Ford WestTheatre Manager / Gillette (uncredited)
Jane ConnellyThe Mother (uncredited)

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