Buster Keaton reads How to Be a Detective while donning a magnifying glass and fake mustache in 'Sherlock Jr.'
The Big Picture It's not often that one of the great cinematic masterworks turns 100 years old. But on April 21, we get to celebrate the centenary of Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. A century later, the film has remained one of the most beloved and acclaimed silent movies in history, and sits among the greatest comedies ever made.
Release Date May 11, 1924 Director Buster Keaton Cast Buster Keaton , Kathryn McGuire , Joe Keaton , Erwin Connelly , Ward Crane , Jane Connelly , George Davis , Doris Deane Runtime 45 Minutes Main Genre Action Writers Jean C. Havez , Joseph A. Mitchell , Clyde Bruckman 'Sherlock Jr.
Buster Keaton's Death-Defying Stunts, Comedic Chops, and Hopeless Romanticism Make 'Sherlock Jr.' a Classic Close On top of the sharp comedy Keaton delivers in Sherlock Jr., it is one of the best showcases of his prowess as a stunt performer. The film includes a thrilling motorcycle chase and a sequence on top of a train that Keaton almost died doing.
Sherlock Jr. is one of the best showcases of his talent, as he is able to essentially play two different archetypes, through the shy projectionist and the dream-state detective. This film emphasizes his skill at playing a quiet, lovesick type, while also revealing his incredible athleticism, sharp wit, and confidence during the more action-oriented sequences.
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