Sherlock Jr. (1924)
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.
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Projectionist -
The Girl -
The Girl's Father -
The Hired Man -
The Local Sheik
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Director:
Buster KeatonWriters:
Jean C. Havez (story), Joseph A. Mitchell (story), Clyde Bruckman (story)All Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win.Top Rated Movies #169
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Trivia
This film was selected to the National Film Registry, Library of Congress, in 1991.
Quotes
Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema:
I lost a dollar. Did you find it?
Projectionist:
In there?
Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema:
Yes, did you?
Projectionist:
Describe it.
Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema:
This long.
Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema:
This wide.
Goofs
After Sherlock Jr spins the fence around placing his pursuers behind it, he puts a crossbar across the gate to stop them coming back. In the next shot as he leaves the alley, the crossbar is no longer visible on the fence.
Alternate Versions
In 1995, Film Preservation Associates, Inc. copyrighted a 45-minute version of this film, with a music score performed by Vince Giordano and His Nighthawks Orchestra.
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Comedy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
11 May 1924Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
3630 Pasadena Ave, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Gross:
$977,375 (USA)
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