Sherlock Jr.
Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!
Overview
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.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Sherlock Jr. was released during the height of the silent film era and reflects the societal fascination with detective stories and films noir, which were becoming increasingly popular.
- It's a classic silent film that showcases the early days of Hollywood and the art of physical comedy.
- Sherlock Jr. is recognized for its innovative visual effects, which were quite advanced for its time.
- The film features Buster Keaton's impressive stunts and acrobatics, demonstrating his exceptional talent.
- The intriguing plot, filled with mystery and suspense, makes it engaging for viewers.
Fun Facts
- Buster Keaton reportedly performed many of the dangerous stunts in the film without a double or safety equipment.
- The story's title character, Sherlock Jr., is not actually based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective but was named to capitalize on the popularity of the character at the time.
- Some scenes in the movie were filmed using multiple exposure techniques, creating visually striking illusions.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!"
Français
FR
Title: Sherlock Junior
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Italiano
IT
Title: La Palla N.13
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Pусский
RU
Title: Шерлок младший
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Español
ES
Title: El moderno Sherlock Holmes
"¡Cada centimetro de película contiene una carcajada!"
普通话
CN
Title: 福尔摩斯二世
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Reviews
What a superbly intricate piece of comedic cinema this is. Keaton is a down-at-heel cinema projectionist who fancies himself as a budding "Sherlock Holmes". When a love-rival manages to frame him for pinching his (rather fickle) girlfriend's father's watch his life seems to have lost all purpose... Only when he returns to his cinema and runs that evening's movie does he doze off and dream his way into the film - this time as a brilliant detective calmly dealing with poison, explosives and dastardly cunning plots as he effortlessly solves the crime - some stolen pearls - and gets the girl! The story flows perfectly; the timing precise, the illusions almost circus-like but sophisticatedly so; no slapstick swinging planks and 8-foot puddles; just some intelligent humour and the odd, clever, use of special effects that create some sympathy for the initially rather pathetic hero! As much as to the imagery, this owes much to the score which the Club Foot Orchestra deliver setting a great pace for the shenanigans on screen.
Oscar Awards
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