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Sherlock, Jr.

Sherlock Jr. · United States · 1924 · Buster Keaton

No dialogueRating PPublic domain

About the film

Sherlock Jr. is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton and written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, and Joseph A. Mitchell. It features Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, and Ward Crane.

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Why it still matters

  • Best for fans of silent comedy: Buster Keaton directs and stars in this 1924 American comedy.
  • It was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry in 1991 for its cultural and historical value.
  • Short at about 45 minutes, with no dialogue, so anyone can follow it.