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Sherlock Jr. poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 91.6 / 100
1924·Action / Comedy / Romance·45m

SHERLOCK JR.

“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”

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

Above the Line
Buster Keaton·DirectorClyde Bruckman·ScreenplayJoseph A. Mitchell·StoryByron Houck·Director of PhotographyBuster Keaton·Editor
Cast
Buster Keaton·Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.Kathryn McGuire·GirlJoe Keaton·Girl's Father / Man on Film ScreenErwin Connelly·Hired Man / ButlerWard Crane·Sheik / VillainDoris Deane·Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)Christine Francis·Candy Store Girl (uncredited)George Davis·Conspirator (uncredited)Kewpie Morgan·Conspirator (uncredited)Steve Murphy·Conspirator (uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Buster Keaton·DirectorWalter C. Reed·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Clyde Bruckman·ScreenplayJoseph A. Mitchell·StoryJean C. Havez·Story
Camera· 2
Byron Houck·Director of PhotographyElgin Lessley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Buster Keaton·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Fred Gabourie·Art DirectionClare West·Costume Design
Production· 2
Joseph M. Schenck·ProducerBuster Keaton·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Fred Gabourie·Technical SupervisorErnie Orsatti·Stunts
By the Numbers
91.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sherlock Jr.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0F0F0
#333333
#808080
Mood
Mysterious, Curious
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A black and white illustrated movie poster for "SHERLOCK, JR." features a man with a mustache and a boater hat, holding an open book titled "HOW TO BE A DETECTI”

mysterycomedy
Key Elements
Book Titled 'how To Be A Detective'Magnifying GlassBoater HatRevolverHandcuffsBook Titled 'on Hot Scent'
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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