Sherlock Jr.

Name: Sherlock Jr.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1924-04-17
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane

1924·Movie·NR·45 min·★ 8.0(1,164)

Action Comedy Mystery More English titles

“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”

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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India	JustWatch TV, Plex	—
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France	MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Benshi Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV	LaCinetek, Sooner
Spain	Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Acontra Plus	Acontra Plus
Brazil	Telecine Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Plex	—
Japan	JustWatch TV, Plex	—

About Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr. is a 1924 English-language action, comedy and mystery film directed by Buster Keaton. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton. It has a runtime of 0h 45m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix.

Sherlock Jr. was produced by Metro Pictures Corporation and Buster Keaton Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 17, 1924, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Buster Keaton
Writers: Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Release date: April 17, 1924
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation, Buster Keaton Productions

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Sherlock Jr. cast & crew

Sherlock Jr. was directed by Buster Keaton and written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean C. Havez, and Joseph A. Mitchell.

The cast features Buster Keaton as Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr., Kathryn McGuire as The Girl, Joe Keaton as The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen, Erwin Connelly as The Hired Man / The Butler, Ward Crane as The Local Sheik / The Villain, and Doris Deane as Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Byron Houck and it was produced by Buster Keaton and Joseph M. Schenck.

Is Sherlock Jr. worth watching?

Sherlock Jr. holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 1,164 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed action films.

At 0h 45m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and mystery, Sherlock Jr. is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Sherlock Jr.

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