Sherlock, Jr. (1924)

Director
Buster Keaton

Main cast
Buster Keaton; Kathryn McGuire; Joe Keaton; Erwin Connelly; Ward Crane

Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Mystery

Description
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.


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