Sherlock Jr.
Seen it?1924 | 45 min | Action, Comedy, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$750K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Buster Keaton
- Buster KeatonProjectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
- Kathryn McGuireThe Girl
- Joe KeatonThe Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Erwin ConnellyThe Hired Man / The Butler
- Ward CraneThe Local Sheik / The Villain
- Doris DeaneGirl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
- Christine FrancisCandy Store Girl (uncredited)
- George DavisConspirator (uncredited)
- Kewpie MorganConspirator (uncredited)
- Steve MurphyConspirator (uncredited)