Sherlock Jr.

Name: Sherlock Jr.
Director: Buster Keaton
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1924
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane

Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!

19240h 45m8.0(1,190 votes)

ActionComedyMystery

Synopsis

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.

Sherlock Jr. (1924) is a action, comedy, and mystery film directed by Buster Keaton. It stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, and Joe Keaton. The film runs for 45 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,190 votes.

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Director

Buster Keaton

Cast

Buster Keaton

Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

Kathryn McGuire

The Girl

Joe Keaton

The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen

Erwin Connelly

The Hired Man / The Butler

Ward Crane

The Local Sheik / The Villain

Doris Deane

Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Sherlock Jr.?

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Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?

Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, and Erwin Connelly, and was directed by Buster Keaton.

How long is Sherlock Jr.?

Sherlock Jr. has a runtime of 45 minutes.

When did Sherlock Jr. come out?

Sherlock Jr. was released in 1924.

What genre is Sherlock Jr.?

Sherlock Jr. is a action, comedy, and mystery film.

Is Sherlock Jr. worth watching?

Sherlock Jr. holds an average audience score of 8.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.