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Sherlock Jr.

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Sherlock Jr.
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NR,45min
Genres:
Comedy,Action,Sci-Fi
Released:
April 21, 1924
Director:
Buster Keaton
Distributor:
Metro Pictures Corporation
Starring:
Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Ward Crane  ...more
Synopsis: The enduring power of this silent-era comedy classic from director/star Buster Keaton can be ascertained simply by recognizing how often its central concept has been cribbed, most notably by writer/director Woody Allen for The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985). Keaton is a cinema projectionist who dreams of being a famous detective, like Sherlock Holmes. In love with a beautiful girl (Kathryn McGuire), he presents her with chocolates and a ring, but another suitor (Ward Crane) also vies for her affections. ... Full Synopsis
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Lucia Bozzola, AMG Review
Considered one of Buster Keaton's greatest works, and his most (gasp) avant-garde feature, Sherlock Jr. centers on movie illusion itself, hilariously filtered through the dreams of Keaton's sad-sack projectionist. Showcasing both Keaton's interest in filmmaking technique and his repertoire of vaudeville physical gags, the film comically riffs on such visual tricks as superimpositions and editing, as ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Buster Keaton
The Boy, The Boy/Sherlock Jr.
Kathryn McGuire
The girl
Ward Crane
The Rival, The Villain
Joe Keaton
The Father, The Girl's Father
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