Sherlock Jr.
“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”
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 (1924) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-23
Top Cast
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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)
Christine Francis
Candy Store Girl (uncredited)
George Davis
Conspirator (uncredited)
Kewpie Morgan
Conspirator (uncredited)
Steve Murphy
Conspirator (uncredited)
John Patrick
Conspirator (uncredited)
Betsy Ann Hisle
Little Girl (uncredited)
Ford West
Theatre Manager / Gillette (uncredited)
Jane Connelly
The Mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman
- Original Score
- Myles Boisen
- Original Title
- Sherlock Jr.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation, Buster Keaton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton
Clyde Bruckman, Joseph A. Mitchell, Jean C. Havez
Myles Boisen
Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley
Buster Keaton
Joseph M. Schenck, Buster Keaton
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Houck
Director of Photography
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Buster Keaton
Director
Buster Keaton
Editor
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Buster Keaton
Producer
Clyde Bruckman
Screenplay
Clare West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock Jr.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sherlock Jr. about?
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.
Who directed Sherlock Jr.?
Sherlock Jr. was directed by Buster Keaton.
Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?
The principal cast of Sherlock Jr. includes Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane.
When was Sherlock Jr. released and how long is it?
Sherlock Jr. was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Sherlock Jr.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. was composed by Myles Boisen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock Jr.?
Sherlock Jr. holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).