This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Sherlock Jr." is an extraordinary comedy starring Buster Keaton. Sherlock Jr. is ranked number 17 in the list of The Top 100 Silent Era Films of the influential website Silent Era. In 1991 the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The film has an outstanding 8.2 rating in IMDB. Directed by Buster Keaton Produced by Buster Keaton Productions, Incorporated Scenario by Jean Havez, Joseph Mitchell and Clyde Bruckman Starring Buster Keaton, Ward Crane , Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly Cinematography Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley Distributed by Metro Pictures Corporation Release date May 11, 1924 Running time 44 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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