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 #172
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Joe Keaton (The Girl's Father) was the father of the star and director Buster Keaton (The Projectionist).
Quotes
Projectionist:
Be careful or one of us will get hurt.
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 1999, Kino Video distributed a 45-minute version of this film, with a music score composed by and performed by the Club Foot Orchestra.
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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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