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Quick Info

Rating

8.1/10

Release1924

Runtime0h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Metro Pictures Corporation

Movie

Sherlock Jr.

1924

0h 45m

8.1

Action

Comedy

Mystery

Synopsis

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.

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