A hapless film projectionist (Buster Keaton), whiling away his days at the movie theatre, longs to be a detective – and when his girl’s family is robbed, the opportunity finally arises for him to put his amateur sleuthing skills to the test. But things get a little more complicated when he’s framed by a rival for the crime. If only he were Sherlock Holmes…
Combining groundbreaking camera trickery and its lead's unparalleled physicality, Sherlock Jr. is as much of a technical marvel as it is a loving tribute to the magic of the movies – as well as being full to the brim with laughs.