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Sherlock Jr.
Directed by Buster Keaton
1924•45m•NR•★ 8.0
Action / Comedy / Mystery
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.
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Sherlock Jr.
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DirectorBuster Keaton
WriterClyde Bruckman
CinematographyByron HouckElgin Lessley
Principal Cast
Buster KeatonProjectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
Kathryn McGuireThe Girl
Joe KeatonThe Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
Erwin ConnellyThe Hired Man / The Butler
Ward CraneThe Local Sheik / The Villain
Doris DeaneGirl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
George DavisConspirator (uncredited)
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Christine FrancisCandy Store Girl (uncredited)Technical Specifications
Runtime45m
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DirectorBuster Keaton
LanguagesNo Language
CountryUS
StudioMetro Pictures Corporation • Buster Keaton Productions
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