Sherlock Jr. (1924)

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Director:

Buster Keaton

Producer:

Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck

Release Date:

Apr 21, 1924

Runtime:

45m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Buster Keaton
  • Kathryn McGuire
  • Ward Crane
  • Joe Keaton
  • Erwin Connelly
  • Kewpie Morgan
  • Jane Connelly
  • Ford West
  • George Davis
  • Ruth Holly

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  • Aug 16, 2015

    I've never asked myself, "How did they do that?" watching a Michael Bay film. Sherlock, Jr. had me asking that question repeatedly. It's 91 years old.

    5.7K Likes
    Jason W
    Jason W
    May 9, 2019

    tom cruise: did you all know that i do my own stunts?!?! who else can say that?!?! i'm so GREAT!!! buster keaton in the 20s: hold my beer

    4.0K Likes
    Roberto_
    Roberto_
    Apr 12, 2021

    The Facts— 1) CGI was invented approximately 50 years after the making of this film. 2) Buster Keaton jumped through a man’s stomach. 3) Buster Keaton was a witch.

    3.9K Likes
    matthewcutchen
    matthewcutchen
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    Apr 21, 2024

    I was like "Yeah this is fine I suppose" at first, and then the climax ended up being one of the most insane things I've ever witnessed. This guy's very good at pool!

    2.4K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    May 30, 2020

    Fun fact: Keaton broke his neck while making this movie but apparently didn’t notice, choosing to just ignore the blinding headaches he suffered for months after.

    1.9K Likes
    Will Sloan
    Will Sloan
    May 7, 2023

    this guy’s good

    1.7K Likes
    David Sims
    David Sims
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    Nov 5, 2013

    I cannot believe what I just witnessed! This film is just shy of 90 YEARS OLD and it is without a doubt, one of the most inspired and delightful things I have seen in my life thus far. Keaton's expressions, his inventive sequences and his timing are impeccable, and at 45…

    1.3K Likes
    Rod Sedgwick
    Rod Sedgwick
    Jun 22, 2020

    Comedy was at its peak when it was just guys slipping on banana peels and almost killing themselves in the process

    1.2K Likes
    Spencer
    Spencer
    Apr 28, 2020

    Sherlock, Jr. is about the possibilities of cinema in so many ways, a film that on-paper is a perfectly-great comedic jaunt in-line with the rest of its creator's oeuvre but also serves as an early reflection of what screen and audience means, that not only holds up over…

    925 Likes
    reibureibu
    reibureibu
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  • Dyl
    Dyl loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    Witchcraft is on Buster Keaton’s to do list, as a part of his daily routine Sherlock Jr surprised me, for what it is, it’s more well made than 90% of film, not cause of the extent, but because it was the first to do any kind of effects, like so much of the film is “how did they do that?”, even…

    10M
    William Luckenbach
    William Luckenbach loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    Endlessly entertaining and charming to the last second, Sherlock Jr. is easily one of Keatons best and most inventive films. Even after 100 years, it still awes. (Side-note: Those stunts were insane. I can’t believe Keaton actually broke his neck making this.) 9/10

    3Y
    Parker Wilson
    Parker Wilson liked
    Sherlock Jr.

    The part when he was riding the bike was one of the coolest scenes I’ve seen, I like the gags like when he jump through the window or he jumped in the suitcase with ties

    1Y
  • Kward0610
    Kward0610 loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    An absolutely hilarious and heartwarming slapstick comedy. This film is truly one of the best silent films of all time and a must watch

    2Y
    Josie
    Josie loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    This was extremely entertaining. I especially loved the initial dream scene, it was visually stunning. Very creative and innovative

    3Y
    Justin
    Justin loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    This really is just a silly goofy movie and a great time if you’re interested in checking out silent films.

    2Y
  • Zoe
    Zoe liked
    Sherlock Jr.

    4/5⭐️ watched for school but liked itt. very funny. how did they even edit this. the theatre scene? damnn

    11M
    Maxwell Park
    Maxwell Park liked
    Sherlock Jr.

    Classic! Love the gags and story. Incredibly creative and holds up to this day.

    2Y
    MiKels
    MiKels loved
    Sherlock Jr.

    Great story, amazing effects, Buster Keaton at his best.

    3Y
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924)?
The movie is 45min long.
What's Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924)?
  • Buster Keaton as Sherlock, Jr./Projectionist
  • Kathryn McGuire as The Girl
  • Ward Crane as The Sheik/The Villain
  • Joe Keaton as The Girl's Father/Man on Film Screen
  • Erwin Connelly as The Hired Man/The Butler
  • Kewpie Morgan as Conspirator (uncredited)
  • Jane Connelly as The Mother (uncredited)
  • Ford West as Theatre Manager/Gillette (uncredited)
  • George Davis as Conspirator (uncredited)
  • Ruth Holly as Candy Store Woman (uncredited)
Who's the director behind Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924)?
Buster Keaton directed Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924).
Who produced Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924)?
Buster Keaton and Joseph M. Schenck produced Sherlock Jr. (1924) (1924).