Sherlock Jr. (1924)

04/17/1924 (US) • 45m

Action, Comedy, Mystery

Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Buster Keaton

Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

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)


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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

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