Principal cast
Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly and Ward Crane
Film 141 of 498 on the Screen Path
Sherlock Jr.
Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!
About the film
Sherlock Jr. at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1924 film at stop 141 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Byron Houck (director of photography), Elgin Lessley (director of photography), Buster Keaton (editor), Clyde Bruckman (screenplay) and Fred Gabourie (art direction)
- Director
- Buster Keaton
- Release
- 1924-04-17
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Genres
- Action, Comedy and Mystery
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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Full cast
- Buster KeatonCharacter: Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
- Kathryn McGuireCharacter: The Girl
- Joe KeatonCharacter: The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Erwin ConnellyCharacter: The Hired Man / The Butler
- Ward CraneCharacter: The Local Sheik / The Villain
- Doris DeaneCharacter: Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
- Christine FrancisCharacter: Candy Store Girl (uncredited)
- George DavisCharacter: Conspirator (uncredited)
- Kewpie MorganCharacter: Conspirator (uncredited)
- Steve MurphyCharacter: Conspirator (uncredited)
- John PatrickCharacter: Conspirator (uncredited)
- Betsy Ann HisleCharacter: Little Girl (uncredited)
Full crew
Full crew
- Buster KeatonCredits: Director, Producer, Editor
- Clyde BruckmanCredits: Screenplay
- Joseph M. SchenckCredits: Producer, Presenter
- Clare WestCredits: Costume Design
- Byron HouckCredits: Director of Photography
- Elgin LessleyCredits: Director of Photography
- Fred GabourieCredits: Art Direction, Technical Supervisor
- Jean C. HavezCredits: Story
- Joseph A. MitchellCredits: Story
- Walter C. ReedCredits: Assistant Director
- Ernie OrsattiCredits: Stunts, Assistant Property Master
- Denver HarmonCredits: Electrician
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