# Sherlock Jr. (1924)

> A lovelorn projectionist dreams himself into a dazzling detective adventure where cinematic illusion turns meekness into mastery.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 45 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery
- Director: Buster Keaton
- Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane, Doris Deane, Christine Francis, George Davis
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015324/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: deadpan, whimsical, inventive, lazy afternoon, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A projectionist dreams of being a detective, but reality proves to be a slapstick challenge.

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